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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Calvin College Missouri Baptist University SAU CMU Washburn University Benedictine University Kansas Wesleyan University| Baker University | Cornerstone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Baker | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Baker | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Baker | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,781 students)
Baker vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Cornerstone University?
- Baker University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Baker than Cornerstone University ($31,620.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Baker ($20,935 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 11.4% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($9,440 vs. $10,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 25.9% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($23,294 vs. $18,502)
Baker vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 15 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Baker vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Cornerstone University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $38,800)
- Baker University students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $25,000)
- Cornerstone University and Baker graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/