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Overview |
Faulkner | Baker | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Faulkner | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Baker | ||
| 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
- Faulkner University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 2,105 students)
Faulkner vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Baker?
- Baker University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Baker than Faulkner University ($31,620.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than Baker ($20,050 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 17.7% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,020 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($23,294 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 63 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Faulkner (82.4%)
Faulkner vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Baker? 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 Baker and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Faulkner University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $3,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($21,750 vs. $24,999)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/