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Overview |
Baker | Drury University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | drury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Drury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $20,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $24,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Drury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,382 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 63.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Baker | Drury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Drury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $24,141 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
Baker | Drury University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Baker | Drury University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Drury 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 Drury University based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,595 students)
Baker vs. Drury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Drury University?
- Drury University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Drury University than Baker University ($32,500.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drury University than Baker ($20,996 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 8.4% lower than costs at Drury University ($9,440 vs. $10,232)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Drury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drury University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Baker University ($24,535 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Drury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Drury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drury University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Drury University (1185) is 137 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Drury University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman Drury University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Drury University (63.4%)
Baker vs. Drury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Drury 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 Drury University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Drury University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $35,400)
- Drury University students graduate with a $858 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($24,141 vs. $24,999)
- Drury University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/