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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Baker | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 970/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Baker | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Baker | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
Baker | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baker University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,360 students)
Baker vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Wilson College?
- Baker University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Baker than Wilson College ($31,620.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Baker ($23,923 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 26.8% lower than costs at Wilson College ($9,440 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 63.6% larger than aid received Wilson College ($23,294 vs. $14,241)
Baker vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 107 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Baker students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have at the same average high school GPA (3.45) as students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Baker (91.8%)
Baker vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Wilson College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $34,700)
- Baker University students graduate with a $751 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $25,750)
- Baker graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/