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Overview |
Baker | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | - | ||
| Admitted | 712 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Baker | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $174 |
Diversity |
Baker | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 14% |
Students |
Baker | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Washburn University | ||
| 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
- Washburn University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Washburn University?
- Baker University is 249.6% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Baker than Washburn University ($31,620.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Baker ($12,473 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 6.4% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,440 vs. $10,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Washburn University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 198% larger than aid received Washburn University ($23,294 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or Baker .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Baker (3.45)
Baker vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Washburn University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $8,099 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($16,900 vs. $24,999)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($174 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/