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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Baker | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 1,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #664 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $33,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $33,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $23,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $24,722 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 911 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 839 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 970/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Baker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 1,945 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Baker?
- Baker University is 362.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($33,200.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.6% higher at Baker than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($33,200.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Baker ($13,002 vs. $23,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 3.5% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($10,720 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Arkansas State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 130.6% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($24,722 vs. $10,720)
Arkansas State University vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 40 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Baker? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Baker and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,999)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/