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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Tabor College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | Tabor | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Hillsboro, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | tabor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Tabor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $35,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $35,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $21,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $27,113 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Tabor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 830/1100 | ||
| 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 | Tabor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Tabor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Baker | Tabor | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Baker | Tabor | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Tabor | ||
| 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
- Baker University is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 637 students)
Baker vs. Tabor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Tabor?
- Tabor College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Tabor than Baker University ($35,050.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tabor College than Baker ($21,080 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 1.5% lower than costs at Baker University ($9,300 vs. $9,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Tabor College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 16.4% larger than aid received Baker University ($27,113 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Tabor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Tabor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tabor or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 41 points higher than at Tabor (1007)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tabor (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Baker vs. Tabor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Tabor? 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 Tabor and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Tabor College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Tabor graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $44,900)
- Tabor College students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,999)
- Tabor graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tabor 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/