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Overview |
Baker | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Baker | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
Baker | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Baker | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| 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
- Baker University is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,594 students)
Baker vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or University of Sioux Falls?
- Baker University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Baker than University of Sioux Falls ($31,620.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Baker ($20,957 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 16.7% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,090 vs. $9,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 92.2% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($23,294 vs. $12,117)
Baker vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 2 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
Baker vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Baker.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Baker University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $12,600 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,999)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/