Baylor University is the more selective of the two, admitting 52.2% of applicants versus 81.7% at Gonzaga University. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $33,902 per year at Baylor University versus $25,106 at Gonzaga University. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1190–1370 at Baylor University and 1190–1385 at Gonzaga University.
| Metric | Baylor University | Gonzaga University |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 52.2% | 81.7% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1190–1370 | 1190–1385 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.64 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 15.1% | 17.0% |
| Class size | 3,552 | 1,251 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $33,902 | $25,106 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $47,895 | $42,668 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Baylor University admits 52.2% of applicants, compared with 81.7% at Gonzaga University, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $33,902 per year at Baylor University and $25,106 at Gonzaga University, so Gonzaga University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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