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Overview |
Baker | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Baker | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baker | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Baker | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Baker University is 307.4% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Baker than Southeast Missouri State University ($31,620.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Baker ($14,519 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 5.4% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,440 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 171.1% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($23,294 vs. $8,592)
Baker vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 2 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Baker vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,472 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($22,527 vs. $24,999)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/