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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Kentucky Washburn University Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU Benedictine University Kansas Wesleyan University| Baker University | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | KWC | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Baker | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Baker | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Baker | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 813 students)
Baker vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or KWC?
- Baker University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Baker than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($31,620.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Baker ($20,735 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 18.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,440 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($23,294 vs. $20,036)
Baker vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is the same at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than KWC (68.5%)
Baker vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or KWC? 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 KWC and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $17,500 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,999)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/