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Overview |
Baker | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Baker | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Baker | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Eastern University | ||
| 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Eastern University than Baker University ($35,864.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Eastern University ($23,957 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 31.6% lower than costs at Eastern University ($9,440 vs. $12,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Baker University ($25,542 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 22 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Baker vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Baker University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $45,900)
- Baker University students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $26,500)
- Baker graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/