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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | College of Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Baker | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Baker | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Baker | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Baker | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Baker | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baker University is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 857 students)
Baker vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or College of Saint Mary?
- Baker University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Baker than College of Saint Mary ($31,620.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Baker ($14,984 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 14.6% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,240 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than College of Saint Mary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 30.9% larger than aid received College of Saint Mary ($23,294 vs. $17,799)
Baker vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Baker .
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
Baker vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than College of Saint Mary (55% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $14,700 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $41,300)
- Baker University students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($24,999 vs. $26,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary 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/