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Overview |
Baker | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Baker | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Lindenwood 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Lindenwood University?
- Baker University is 65.5% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Baker than Lindenwood University ($31,620.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Baker ($18,016 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 8.1% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,440 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($23,294 vs. $15,840)
Baker vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 5 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Baker vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Lindenwood University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $44,100)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/