- Both Baker University (BU) and Friends University are private.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- BU has more expensive tuition of $33,900 than Friends University ($32,748).
- Friends University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.01% than BU (85.71%).
- BU is larger with 2,105 students than Friends University (1,724 students).
Baker University View More Rivals | Friends University View More Rivals | |
| #1 in Kansas | Rankings | #12 in Kansas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Baldwin City, KS | Location | Wichita, KS |
BU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,900 | Undergraduate | $32,748 |
| $12,246 | Graduate | $11,988 |
| $19,107 | Financial Aid | $17,489 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 85.71% | Acceptance Rate | 48.01% |
| 37.39% | Yield | 41.61% |
| Test Scores | 1,071 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,105 | Total Students | 1,724 |
| 1,509 | Undergraduate | 1,278 |
| 596 | Graduate | 446 |
| 768 | Online Enrollment | 296 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 38% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $59,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 576) $4,070 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 464) $4,154 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,668 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,784 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 76 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 58 Full-time 108 Part-time |
| 251 Full-time 230 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 205 Full-time 170 Part-time |
| $59,424 for Faculties $46,039 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,952 for Faculties $45,884 Part-time |