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KU NKU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,945 | 1,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,200 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,410 | $21,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,722 | $25,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 911 | 3,030 | ||
| Admitted | 839 | 2,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1000/1150 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Baker | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Thomas More | ||
| 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
- Thomas More University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (1,947 students vs. 1,945 students)
Baker vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $33,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Thomas More than Baker University ($38,400.00 vs. $33,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than Baker ($21,314 vs. $23,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 12.5% lower than costs at Baker University ($9,530 vs. $10,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Thomas More University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Baker University ($25,286 vs. $24,722)
Baker vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 32 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Baker (92.1%)
Baker vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Thomas More University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Thomas More graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $54,500)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/