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Overview |
Baker | Park University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Baker | Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | - | ||
| Admitted | 712 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baker | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
Baker | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Baker | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Park 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
- Park University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Park University?
- Baker University is 158.5% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.5% higher at Baker than Park University ($31,620.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Baker ($15,858 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 13.3% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,330 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Park University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 230.7% larger than aid received Park University ($23,294 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or Baker .
Baker vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Park 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 Park University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Park University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $5,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,999)
- Park University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/