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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU KU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT| Baker University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Baker | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Baker | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $210 |
Diversity |
Baker | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Baker | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or UCO-Central?
- Baker University is 350% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Baker than University of Central Oklahoma ($31,620.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than Baker ($18,055 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 9.4% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,628 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 262.7% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($23,294 vs. $6,422)
Baker vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 38 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
Baker vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or UCO-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 UCO-Central and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $11,400 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $4,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($20,393 vs. $24,999)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($210 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central 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/