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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Manhattan Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | MCC | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 132 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | mccks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $17,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,976 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $9,622 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | MCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 98 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 47 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 48%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 72.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baker | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Baker | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Baker | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Baker | MCC | ||
| 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
- Baker University is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 132 students)
Baker vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or MCC?
- Baker University is 85.8% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Baker than Manhattan Christian College ($31,620.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan Christian College than Baker ($22,675 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 5.2% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,976 vs. $9,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Manhattan Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 142.1% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($23,294 vs. $9,622)
Baker vs. MCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 23 points higher than at MCC (1025)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MCC (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MCC (3.24)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than MCC (48%)
Baker vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or MCC? 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 MCC and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Manhattan Christian College (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $19,300 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $36,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/