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Overview |
Baker | Peru State College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Peru, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,799 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | peru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Peru State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $12,618 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $9,427 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Baker | Peru State College | ||
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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 | Peru State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Peru State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $20,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $216 |
Diversity |
Baker | Peru State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | Peru State College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Peru State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baker University is larger than than Peru State College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,799 students)
Baker vs. Peru State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Peru State College?
- Baker University is 449% more expensive to attend than Peru State College for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 449% higher at Baker than Peru State College ($31,620.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peru State College than Baker ($12,618 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 1.7% lower than costs at Peru State College ($9,440 vs. $9,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Peru State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 147.1% larger than aid received Peru State College ($23,294 vs. $9,427)
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Peru State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peru State College or Baker .
Baker vs. Peru State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Peru State 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 Peru State College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Peru State College (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Peru State College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $38,000)
- Peru State College students graduate with a $4,024 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($20,975 vs. $24,999)
- Peru State College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peru State College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/