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Overview |
Baker | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baker | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 16% |
Students |
Baker | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Augsburg College | ||
| 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
- Augsburg College is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Augsburg College than Baker University ($41,284.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Augsburg College ($23,957 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 22.4% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($9,440 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 38.5% larger than aid received Baker University ($32,266 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 16 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Baker vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Baker University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $52,000)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augsburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/