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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,220 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Abilene Christian University than Baldwin Wallace College ($40,300.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than Abilene Christian University ($28,705 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 11.3% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,500 vs. $12,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($26,280 vs. $24,981)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Abilene Christian University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/