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KU Evangel University DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UMHB Abilene Christian University UNT ASU University of Missouri-Kansas City CMU - CLAS| Baker University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | ORU | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Baker | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $302 |
Diversity |
Baker | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Baker | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Baker | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or ORU?
- Baker University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than ORU for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Baker than Oral Roberts University ($31,620.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than Baker ($22,360 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 4.3% lower than costs at Baker University ($9,050 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Baker University ($23,675 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 39 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than ORU (78.4%)
Baker vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or ORU? 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 ORU and Baker.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Baker University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $15,800 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $40,200)
- Baker University students graduate with a $4,245 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($24,999 vs. $29,244)
- Baker graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($258 vs. $302)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/