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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University ATU Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| University of the Ozarks | Baker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Baker | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Ozarks | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Ozarks | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Baker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Baker University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Baker?
- Baker University is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Baker than University of the Ozarks ($31,620.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Baker ($16,319 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 12.9% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,358 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 21.2% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($23,294 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 14 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than University of the Ozarks (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $2,459 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($22,540 vs. $24,999)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/