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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Stephens College Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Baker | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1030/1120 | ||
| 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 | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $124 |
Diversity |
Baker | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Baker | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baker University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 311 students)
Baker vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Cottey College?
- Baker University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Baker than Cottey College ($31,620.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Baker ($17,123 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 9.5% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,620 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 34.6% larger than aid received Cottey College ($23,294 vs. $17,308)
Baker vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 1 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Cottey College (73%)
Baker vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Cottey 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 Cottey College and Baker.
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $12,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,999)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/