Baker College vs. West Liberty University

Comparable Facts

Compare Baker College in Owosso, MI with West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Baker College is larger than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,955 students vs. 2,299 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Baker College is located in Owosso, MI (Large Suburban setting); West Liberty University is in West Liberty, WV (Rural Fringe setting).
• Baker College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Liberty University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Baker College 9:1; West Liberty University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker College are 40.3% lower than at West Liberty University ($7,600 vs. $12,728).
• Out-of-state tuition is 34.2% higher at West Liberty University than at Baker College (about $4,442 more per year; $17,442 vs. $13,000).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Baker College than at West Liberty University (93% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Baker College students is 45.1% larger than aid received by West Liberty University students ($10,514 vs. $7,248).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Baker College, test optional at West Liberty University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Baker College Aug 10, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at West Liberty University average a 3.53 high school GPA, 0.33 higher than at Baker College (3.2).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 43.5% at Baker College vs. 31.5% at West Liberty University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Baker College graduates have a $646 lower median loan debt than West Liberty University graduates ($23,971 vs. $24,617).
• Among borrowers, Baker College graduates have an estimated $7 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than West Liberty University graduates ($247 vs. $254).
• More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker College students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 31%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.