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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University WSC Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Hastings College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | Hastings College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Hastings, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 936 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | hastings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Hastings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $22,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $25,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Hastings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,121 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,513 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Hastings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Hastings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | Hastings College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | Hastings College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Hastings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baker University is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 936 students)
Baker vs. Hastings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Hastings College?
- Hastings College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Hastings College than Baker University ($32,600.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hastings College than Baker ($22,128 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 18.5% lower than costs at Hastings College ($9,440 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Hastings College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 11.1% larger than aid received Baker University ($25,885 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Hastings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Hastings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hastings College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 7 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Hastings College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
Baker vs. Hastings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Hastings 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 Hastings College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Baker University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Hastings College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $45,000)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/