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Overview |
Baker | Doane University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Baker | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Baker | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Baker | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baker University is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,879 students)
Baker vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Doane University?
- Doane University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Doane University than Baker University ($38,190.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Doane University ($23,957 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 15.5% lower than costs at Doane University ($9,440 vs. $10,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Baker University ($29,479 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Doane University (1064) is 16 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Doane University (23)
- Accepted freshman Doane University 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 Doane University (75.8%)
Baker vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Doane University? 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 Doane University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Baker University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Doane University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $47,700)
- Baker University students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $25,000)
- Doane University and Baker graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/