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Overview |
Baker | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baker | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
Baker | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Baker | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 17% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Baker University ($37,000.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Baker ($23,067 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 6.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,440 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 12.2% larger than aid received Baker University ($26,141 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 28 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Baker vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Concordia University Seward (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $41,000)
- Baker University students graduate with a $251 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($24,999 vs. $25,250)
- Baker graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/