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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College KU VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| Baker University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | SU | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baker | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Baker | SU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Baker | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Baker | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at SU than Baker University ($33,790.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than SU ($23,957 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 19% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($9,440 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Baker University ($23,467 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 43 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than SU (80.4%)
Baker vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or SU? 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 SU and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Shenandoah University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $7,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $48,300)
- Baker University students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,999 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and Baker graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/