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KU Wingate University GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University Liberty University Limestone University UNC Charlotte AMU CMU - CLAS Methodist K-State Barton College| Baker University | Belmont Abbey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | BAC | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 28% |
Students |
Baker | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Baker | BAC | ||
| 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
- Baker University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,501 students)
Baker vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or BAC?
- Baker University is 70.9% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Baker than Belmont Abbey College ($31,620.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Baker ($23,522 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 23.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,440 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 151.4% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($23,294 vs. $9,266)
Baker vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 27 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Baker (91.8%)
Baker vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or BAC? 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 BAC and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Belmont Abbey College (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $14,100 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $41,900)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/