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Overview |
Baker | Central | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Baker | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Baker | Central | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Central?
- Baker University is 293.3% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at Baker than University of Central Missouri ($31,620.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Baker ($15,117 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,440 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 257.4% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($23,294 vs. $6,517)
Baker vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 38 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Central (71.3%)
Baker vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Central? 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 Central and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than University of Central Missouri (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,558 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($22,441 vs. $24,999)
- Central graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/