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Overview |
Baker | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| 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 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Baker | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| 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
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 36% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Baker University ($43,000.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Baker ($21,843 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 36.7% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,440 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 53% larger than aid received Baker University ($35,641 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 58 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Baker vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $42,000)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/