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KU WWU Webster University CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Benedictine University Kansas Wesleyan University| Baker University | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $30,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $30,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $26,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $22,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Baker | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,051 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 1,544 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 930/1090 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Baker | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Baker | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Westminster College | ||
| 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
- Baker University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 610 students)
Baker vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Westminster College?
- Baker University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Baker than Westminster College ($31,620.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Westminster College ($23,957 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 24.6% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,440 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Westminster College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Westminster College ($23,294 vs. $22,039)
Baker vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1084) is 36 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Westminster College (3.44)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Baker vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Baker University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $47,900)
- Baker University students graduate with a $1,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $26,437)
- Baker graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/