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Overview |
Baker | UNK | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,945 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,200 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,200 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,410 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,722 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Baker | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 911 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 839 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
Baker | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Baker | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (6,017 students vs. 1,945 students)
Baker vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or UNK?
- Baker University is 414.7% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($33,200.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.4% higher at Baker than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($33,200.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Baker ($16,249 vs. $23,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 11.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,720 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 181.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($24,722 vs. $8,779)
Baker vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Baker .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 1 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than UNK (85.8%)
Baker vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or UNK? 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 UNK and Baker.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Baker University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $12,600 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,749 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,999)
- UNK graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/