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KU Westminster College CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | WWU | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Baker | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baker | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
Baker | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
Baker | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Baker | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,508 students)
Baker vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or WWU?
- Baker University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Baker than William Woods University ($31,620.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Baker ($23,363 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 10.7% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,440 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 14% larger than aid received William Woods University ($23,294 vs. $20,431)
Baker vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 13 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than WWU (61.5%)
Baker vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or WWU? 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 WWU and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than William Woods University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $17,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($21,437 vs. $24,999)
- WWU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/