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Baldwin-Wallace College | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,220 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Cleveland State?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 198.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.8% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Cleveland State University ($36,250.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($15,719 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 10.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,796 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 164.7% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($24,981 vs. $9,436)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Cleveland State University (70% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/