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KU Doane University CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Bellevue University Benedictine University Kansas Wesleyan University| Baker University | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 21% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 24% |
Students |
Baker | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Baker | MidlandU | ||
| 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 MidlandU based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,615 students)
Baker vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at MidlandU than Baker University ($37,500.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than Baker ($22,377 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 6.6% lower than costs at Midland University ($9,440 vs. $10,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Baker University ($27,057 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 86 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Baker vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Midland University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $13,100 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $42,900)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU 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/