College comparison

The University of the South vs Wayland Baptist University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	The University of the South Sewanee, TN	Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX
Acceptance rateWayland Baptist University is more selective	57%	56%
SAT (25–75)	1260–1390	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,607	2,041
Avg net price	$27,872	$20,590
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Sewanee, TN	Plainview, TX

Quick answers

Is The University of the South or Wayland Baptist University harder to get into?

Wayland Baptist University is more selective: The University of the South's acceptance rate is approximately 57% and Wayland Baptist University's is approximately 56% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of the South vs Wayland Baptist University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1260–1390 at The University of the South and — at Wayland Baptist University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.