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Baldwin City, KS · Atchison, KS
| Baker University | Benedictine College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,301/yr | $27,891/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,057/yr | $22,032/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $24,599 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,530/yr | $22,678/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,470/yr | $21,893/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,166/yr | $27,231/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,800/yr | $30,832/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $261/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,250/yr | $13,430/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,250/yr | $10,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,109/yr | $4,450/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $50,918/yr | $52,206/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,300/yr | $36,350/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $35,300/yr | $36,350/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 19% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 94% | 98% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1140–1380 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1252 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 22–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 21–29 · Math 20–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 911 | 3,575 |
| Students accepted | 839 | 2,733 |
| Students who enrolled | 236 | 627 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 8% | 42% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 58% | 62% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $63,855/yr | $53,175/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,665–$90,310 | $34,898–$74,536 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 63% | 63% |
| Black students graduating | 48% | 21% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 55% | 61% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,747/yr | $45,000/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 43% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 30% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $59,232/yr | $50,407/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Health Professions 20% · Psychology 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Theology & Religious Vocations 8% · Education 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 20% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 8% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Engineering — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $88,110/yr | Mechanical Engineering — $71,539/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.4% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,100 | 2,272 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 487 | 132 |
| Average professor pay | $6,570/mo | $8,331/mo |
| Full-time professors | 23% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $55,117 | $95,543 |
| Setting | Rural (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Atchison, KS |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1858 | 1971 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.2% | 1% |
| Men | 47% | 51% |
| Women | 53% | 49% |
| White students | 65% | 74% |
| Black students | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 13% |
| Asian students | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 36% | 15% |
| Part-time students | 13% | 0.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 1.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,182/yr | $8,346/yr |
| Endowment | $52.3M | $58.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 576 | 1,628 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,150/yr | $6,210/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,570/yr | $5,590/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 18 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 583 | 625 |
| Athletic scholarships | $14.3M | $6.1M |
| Athletics budget | $18.5M | $11.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $18.7M | $11.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $31,171 | $52,075 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.