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Overview |
Baker | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Hays, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 12,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #862 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | fhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $4,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $14,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,481 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $5,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Baker | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,828 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 51.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $20,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Baker | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Fort Hays State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Fort Hays State University?
- Baker University is 663.8% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.9% higher at Baker than Fort Hays State University ($31,620.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Baker ($13,322 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,481 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Fort Hays State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 332.4% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($23,294 vs. $5,387)
Baker vs. Fort Hays State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Fort Hays State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Hays State University or Baker .
- Accepted freshman Baker students have at the same average high school GPA (3.45) as students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Fort Hays State University (88%)
Baker vs. Fort Hays State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Fort Hays State 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 Fort Hays State University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Fort Hays State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $4,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($20,718 vs. $24,999)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/