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Overview |
Baker | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
Baker | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Baker | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Carson-Newman College?
- Baker University is 1% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Baker than Carson Newman College ($31,620.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Baker ($20,111 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 7% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,440 vs. $10,097)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 6% larger than aid received Baker University ($24,697 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 9 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Baker vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Carson Newman College (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($23,880 vs. $24,999)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/