- Washburn University is a public school while Baker University (BU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- BU has more expensive tuition of $33,900 than Washburn University ($20,582).
- Washburn University is larger with 5,460 students than BU (2,105 students).
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| #10 in Kansas | Rankings | #1 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Topeka, KS | Location | Baldwin City, KS |
| Known as | BU | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,578 Kansas residents $20,582 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,900 |
| $10,388 Kansas residents $20,068 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,246 |
| $7,040 | Financial Aid | $19,107 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.71% | |
| Yield | 37.39% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 5,460 | Total Students | 2,105 |
| 4,733 | Undergraduate | 1,509 |
| 727 | Graduate | 596 |
| 740 | Online Enrollment | 768 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 38% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $43,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 576) $4,070 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,668 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 269 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 76 Full-time 199 Part-time |
| 736 Full-time 217 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 251 Full-time 230 Part-time |
| $69,274 for Faculties $48,495 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,424 for Faculties $46,039 Part-time |