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Overview |
Baker College of Flint | WMU | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,106 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baker.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker College of Flint | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,460 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,460 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,719 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,110 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Baker College of Flint | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,082 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 763 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.6%Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3%Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Baker College of Flint | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker College of Flint | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,971 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $275 |
Diversity |
Baker College of Flint | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Baker College of Flint | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Baker College of Flint | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Baker College of Flint based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 4,106 students)
Baker College of Flint vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker College of Flint or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Baker College of Flint for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at WMU than Baker College of Flint ($18,154.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker College of Flint than WMU ($13,719 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker College of Flint are 68.2% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($6,600 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker College of Flint than Western Michigan University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker College of Flint students is 33.7% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,110 vs. $6,813)
Baker College of Flint vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker College of Flint or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Baker College of Flint .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Baker College of Flint (3.2)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Baker College of Flint (36.6%)
Baker College of Flint vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker College of Flint or WMU? 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 WMU and Baker College of Flint.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Baker College of Flint (56% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Baker College of Flint graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $30,700)
- Baker College of Flint students graduate with a $2,662 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,971 vs. $26,633)
- Baker College of Flint graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($247 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker College of Flint students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/