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Overview |
Baker | AIC | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,945 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,200 | $41,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,200 | $41,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $16,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,410 | $21,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,722 | $34,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Baker | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 911 | 2,258 | ||
| Admitted | 839 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Baker | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 14% |
Students |
Baker | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Baker | AIC | ||
| 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
- American International College is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,945 students)
Baker vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or AIC?
- American International College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $33,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at AIC than Baker University ($41,970.00 vs. $33,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Baker ($21,454 vs. $23,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 51.7% lower than costs at American International College ($10,720 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than American International College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 37.6% larger than aid received Baker University ($34,009 vs. $24,722)
Baker vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 161 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Baker students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Baker (92.1%)
Baker vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or AIC? 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 AIC and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than American International College (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $9,600 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $46,400)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/