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Overview |
Baker | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,945 | 1,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,200 | $40,617 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,200 | $40,617 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $15,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,410 | $25,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,722 | $36,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 911 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 839 | 2,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 945/1140 | ||
| 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 | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Baker | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| 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 Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (1,945 students vs. 1,637 students)
Baker vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $33,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Baker University ($40,617.00 vs. $33,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Franklin Pierce University ($23,410 vs. $25,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 48.4% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($10,720 vs. $15,912)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Baker University ($36,398 vs. $24,722)
Baker vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 105 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Franklin Pierce University (90.2%)
Baker vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Franklin Pierce University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $41,300)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/