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Overview |
Baker | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Baker | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
Baker | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Baker | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Baker | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,337 students)
Baker vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Baker University ($33,952.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Baker ($18,701 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 29.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,440 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 21.9% larger than aid received Baker University ($28,392 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 170 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Baker students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Baker vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (55% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $12,800 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($22,718 vs. $24,999)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/