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KU UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University CMU - CLAS K-State SWOSU Missouri Baptist University Washburn University GSU- Grambling Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | USAO | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,945 | 914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,200 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,200 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $7,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,410 | $8,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,722 | $13,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Baker | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 911 | 1,465 | ||
| Admitted | 839 | 817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 55.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1043/1188 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Baker | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Baker | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Baker | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Baker | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baker University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (1,945 students vs. 914 students)
Baker vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or USAO?
- Baker University is 400.8% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($33,200.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Baker than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($33,200.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Baker ($8,685 vs. $23,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 40.3% lower than costs at Baker University ($7,640 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 89.7% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($24,722 vs. $13,030)
Baker vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 49 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at USAO (3.43)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than USAO (55.8%)
Baker vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or USAO? 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 USAO and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $19,900 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $36,100)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO 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/