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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University UAPB Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Philander Smith College | Baker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Baker | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 776 | ||
| Admitted | - | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
PSC | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
PSC | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 22% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Baker | ||
| 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Baker?
- Baker University is 167.9% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.9% higher at Baker than Philander Smith College ($31,620.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Baker ($15,634 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 14.4% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,250 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 125.8% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($23,294 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Baker? 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 Baker and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Philander Smith College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $29,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $26,800)
- Baker University students graduate with a $6,001 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($24,999 vs. $31,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/