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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Baker College of Jackson | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Baker College of Jackson | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Jackson, Michigan | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | baker.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Baker College of Jackson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $8,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $8,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $7,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $11,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $5,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
WMU | Baker College of Jackson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
WMU | Baker College of Jackson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Baker College of Jackson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 7% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | N/A |
Diversity |
WMU | Baker College of Jackson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 53% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WMU | Baker College of Jackson | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
WMU | Baker College of Jackson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Baker College of Jackson based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 0 students)
WMU vs. Baker College of Jackson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Baker College of Jackson?
- Western Michigan University is 75.4% more expensive to attend than Baker College of Jackson for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $8,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at WMU than Baker College of Jackson ($18,154.00 vs. $8,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker College of Jackson than WMU ($11,738 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker College of Jackson are 54.2% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($7,200 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker College of Jackson than Western Michigan University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is 23% larger than aid received Baker College of Jackson ($6,813 vs. $5,538)
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Baker College of Jackson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker College of Jackson or WMU .
WMU vs. Baker College of Jackson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Baker College of Jackson? 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 College of Jackson and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Baker College of Jackson (56% vs. 7%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/