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KU NSU CMU - CLAS K-State UCO-Central Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | RSU | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Baker | RSU | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Baker | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $166 |
Diversity |
Baker | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 19% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Baker | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Baker | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rogers State University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or RSU?
- Baker University is 597.1% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.7% higher at Baker than Rogers State University ($31,620.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than Baker ($13,446 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 13.6% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($9,440 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Rogers State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 227.8% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($23,294 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 218 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Baker students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at RSU (3.4)
Baker vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or RSU? 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 RSU and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Rogers State University (55% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $18,700 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $8,849 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($16,150 vs. $24,999)
- RSU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($166 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/