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UAFS KU University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University UNO| Arkansas Tech University | Baker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Baker | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
ATU | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ATU | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Baker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,105 students)
ATU vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Baker?
- Baker University is 443.3% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.6% higher at Baker than Arkansas Tech University ($31,620.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Baker ($12,016 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 3.1% lower than costs at Baker University ($9,157 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 176% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($23,294 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Baker (91.8%)
ATU vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Arkansas Tech University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $18,900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,999)
- ATU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU 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/