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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Mount Marty College Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | University of Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #725 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 935/1066 | ||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Baker | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Baker | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Baker | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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 University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,267 students)
Baker vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or University of St. Mary ?
- Baker University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Baker than University of Saint Mary ($31,620.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Mary than Baker ($21,887 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 4.1% lower than costs at Baker University ($9,070 vs. $9,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as University of Saint Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 1.5% larger than aid received Baker University ($23,638 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 70 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
Baker vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or University of St. Mary ? 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 University of St. Mary and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than University of Saint Mary (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $14,800 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $1,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,999)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/