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Overview |
Baker | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Baker | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Baker | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Carlow University | ||
| 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
- Baker University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 2,104 students)
Baker vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Carlow University than Baker University ($32,402.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Baker ($17,437 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 37.9% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,440 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 14.7% larger than aid received Baker University ($26,713 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 76 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Baker (91.8%)
Baker vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Carlow University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $41,900)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University 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/