Baker University (BU) vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Heart of America Athletic Conference

  • Both Baker University (BU) and MidAmerica Nazarene University are private.
  • Both schools are located in Kansas.
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University has more expensive tuition of $36,120 than BU ($33,900).
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University has tighter acceptance rate of 65.62% than BU (85.71%).
  • BU is larger with 2,105 students than MidAmerica Nazarene University (1,508 students).
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#1 in Kansas
Rankings#5 in Kansas
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Baldwin City, KSLocationOlathe, KS
BUKnown asMidAmerica Nazarene College
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$33,900Undergraduate$36,120
$12,246Graduate$13,597
$19,107Financial Aid$19,920
Admission
Application Fee
85.71%Acceptance Rate65.62%
37.39%Yield35.51%
Test Scores1,035 SAT, 20 ACT
Student Population
2,105Total Students1,508
1,509Undergraduate1,159
596Graduate349
768Online Enrollment151
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
47%Graduation Rate41%
38%Transfer-out Rate
80%Retention Rate63%
$59,500Average Earning after Graduation$49,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 576)
$4,070 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 702)
✔ (19 meals per week)
$4,668 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
76 Full-time
199 Part-time
Number of Faculties69 Full-time
277 Part-time
251 Full-time
230 Part-time
Number of Staffs221 Full-time
299 Part-time
$59,424 for Faculties
$46,039 Part-time
Average Salary$63,099 for Faculties
$55,223 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023