re: Co-worker's daughter is considering Baylor for undergrad

OK Scrub here's my opinion as a parent of a second year Baylor student.

While it is expensive, depending on ACT score the student can get almost all tuition covered strictly based on that score. My daughter gets almost 2/3 covered and has a few other grants/scholarships so it's affordable for us.
Depending on major, it may or may not be a good choice. If she wants to major in sciences, business, or law it's outstanding. My daughter is in Biochemistry Pre-med path. She lives in the Health Sciences only dorm which has many advantages such as monthly guest speakers, seminars, and visits to medical schools, hospitals, and research facilities. I would think for things like education or liberal arts there may be less expensive places that would be just as good.
Campus is very pretty and well maintained. Campus security is very visible and provides late hour escorts back to dorms from the libraries.
Freshman will have to take Chapel and 2 semesters of religion but they don't force the Baptist religion down your throat. My daughter actually enjoyed chapel. They do stress community service and volunteer work; lots of organizations and opportunities for students.
Athletics- Football gamedays are good, the new stadium and tailgating/sailgating areas are nice.

Waco- I actually like the town, it still has a small town feel to it and the downtown area has been upgraded tremendously.

Our experience with Baylor has been very positive. My kid is in a very tough curriculum but there are so many things in place to assist students it makes it easier. My wife and I both highly recommend Baylor.