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KU UCO-Central CMU - CLAS SNU K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | MACU | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Baker | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | - | ||
| Admitted | 712 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Baker | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $283 |
Diversity |
Baker | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Baker | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Baker | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or MACU?
- Baker University is 80% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Baker than Mid America Christian University ($31,620.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Baker ($16,105 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 9.4% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,632 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Mid America Christian University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 79.6% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($23,294 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Baker .
Baker vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or MACU? 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 MACU and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Mid America Christian University (55% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $11,000 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $45,000)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,439 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,438)
- Baker graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($258 vs. $283)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/