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Overview |
Baker | WSU | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Baker | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 953/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Baker | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Baker | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Baker | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or WSU?
- Baker University is 361.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at Baker than Wichita State University ($31,620.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Baker ($13,553 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 33.6% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,440 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 227.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($23,294 vs. $7,110)
Baker vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 41 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Baker (3.45)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Baker (91.8%)
Baker vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or WSU? 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 WSU and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Wichita State University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $12,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,999)
- WSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/