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Overview |
Baker | Barton College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,945 | 1,259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #960 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,200 | $35,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,410 | $23,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,722 | $24,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 911 | 2,228 | ||
| Admitted | 839 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Baker | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Baker | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baker University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,945 students vs. 1,259 students)
Baker vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Barton College?
- Barton College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($35,600.00 vs. $33,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Barton College than Baker University ($35,600.00 vs. $33,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Barton College ($23,410 vs. $23,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 21.7% lower than costs at Barton College ($10,720 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Barton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Barton College ($24,722 vs. $24,334)
Baker vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 89 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Baker (92.1%)
Baker vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Barton College? 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 Barton College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Barton College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $38,700)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/