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Overview |
Baker | KU | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Baker | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Baker | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Baker | KU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Baker | KU | ||
| 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 Kansas is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or KU?
- Baker University is 213.3% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Baker than University of Kansas ($31,620.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Baker ($18,950 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,440 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 109.1% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($23,294 vs. $11,140)
Baker vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Baker .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 97 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than KU (87.8%)
Baker vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or KU? 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 KU and Baker.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Baker University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $1,400 more per year than KU graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $54,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $4,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,999)
- KU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/