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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Valley City State University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | JC | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Baker | JC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Baker | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Baker | JC | ||
| 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 JC based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,242 students)
Baker vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or JC?
- Baker University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Baker than Jamestown College ($31,620.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than Baker ($19,950 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 10.3% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,560 vs. $9,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 36.8% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($23,294 vs. $17,022)
Baker vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 4 points higher than at JC (1044)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at JC (23)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Baker (91.8%)
Baker vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or JC? 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 JC and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Jamestown College (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $8,200 more per year than JC graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $47,800)
- Baker University students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($24,999 vs. $26,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/