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UCO-Central NWOSU KU Southeastern Oklahoma State University CMU - CLAS K-State USAO Missouri Baptist University ESU Washburn University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Kansas Wesleyan University| Baker University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Baker | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $162 |
Diversity |
Baker | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Baker | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Baker | SWOSU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or SWOSU?
- Baker University is 380.2% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.9% higher at Baker than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($31,620.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Baker ($13,699 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 36.2% lower than costs at Baker University ($6,930 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 172.8% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($23,294 vs. $8,539)
Baker vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 58 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
Baker vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $7,400 more per year than SWOSU graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $48,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($15,687 vs. $24,999)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($162 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/