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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Baker | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
Baker | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,514 students)
Baker vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Columbia College?
- Baker University is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Baker than Columbia College ($31,620.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Baker ($18,779 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 12.4% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,400 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Columbia College ($23,294 vs. $16,089)
Baker vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 77 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Baker (91.8%)
Baker vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Columbia College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $34,700)
- Baker University students graduate with a $265 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $25,264)
- Baker graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/