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Overview |
Baker | WSC | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Baker | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | - | ||
| Admitted | 712 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
Baker | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Baker | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Baker | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or WSC?
- Baker University is 454.7% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 454.7% higher at Baker than Wayne State College ($31,620.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Baker ($14,271 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 6.4% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,870 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 197.2% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($23,294 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Baker .
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WSC (3.36)
Baker vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or WSC? 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 WSC and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Wayne State College (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $16,600 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $4,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($20,050 vs. $24,999)
- WSC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/