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Overview |
Baker | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Baker | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
Baker | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
Baker | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Baker | MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,508 students)
Baker vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Baker University ($34,082.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($23,957 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 4.3% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($9,440 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 2.4% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($23,294 vs. $22,757)
Baker vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 33 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
Baker vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $8,600 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $47,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $6,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,999)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/