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Overview |
Baker | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,945 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,200 | $32,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,200 | $32,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,410 | $23,419 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,722 | $22,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Baker | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 911 | 1,831 | ||
| Admitted | 839 | 1,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
Baker | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,945 students vs. 951 students)
Baker vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Baker University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($33,200.00 vs. $32,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Baker than Kansas Wesleyan University ($33,200.00 vs. $32,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($23,410 vs. $23,419)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 5.8% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,720 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($24,722 vs. $22,318)
Baker vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 28 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (85%)
Baker vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $174 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($24,825 vs. $24,999)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/