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Overview |
Baker | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 822 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $32,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $32,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $25,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $21,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,445 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 908/1120 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baker | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Baker | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Baker | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Baker | McPherson College | ||
| 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 822 students)
Baker vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or McPherson College?
- McPherson College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at McPherson College than Baker University ($32,494.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than McPherson College ($23,957 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 5.1% lower than costs at McPherson College ($9,440 vs. $9,918)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as McPherson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 6.3% larger than aid received McPherson College ($23,294 vs. $21,916)
Baker vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 108 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Baker students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
Baker vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or McPherson College? 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 McPherson College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than McPherson College (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $11,800 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $44,200)
- Baker University students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $26,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/