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Overview |
Baker | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Baker | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 900/1110 | ||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Baker | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Baker | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Ferrum College | ||
| 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 Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 855 students)
Baker vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Ferrum College than Baker University ($37,400.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Ferrum College ($23,957 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 40.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,440 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 14.1% larger than aid received Baker University ($26,580 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 167 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Baker students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Baker vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Ferrum College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $39,000)
- Baker University students graduate with a $3,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $28,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/