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Overview |
Baker | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Baker | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
Baker | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Baker | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Baker | William Carey University | ||
| 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
- William Carey University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or William Carey University?
- Baker University is 134.2% more expensive to attend than William Carey University for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.2% higher at Baker than William Carey University ($31,620.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than Baker ($15,271 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 26.5% lower than costs at Baker University ($7,463 vs. $9,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as William Carey University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 74.7% larger than aid received William Carey University ($23,294 vs. $13,331)
Baker vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or Baker .
- The average SAT score at William Carey University (1071) is 23 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming William Carey University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman William Carey University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
Baker vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or William Carey 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 William Carey University and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than William Carey University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $15,100 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $40,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $4,807 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($20,192 vs. $24,999)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/