Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Baldwin Wallace College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JMU | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,308 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | jmu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,338 | $7,914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,338 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,190 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,570 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,384 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 3,369 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1285 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 3,308 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or JMU?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 371.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($37,338.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than James Madison University ($37,338.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($26,317 vs. $28,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 4.7% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($12,584 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 473.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($25,570 vs. $4,456)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than JMU (76.2%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or JMU? 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 JMU and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $49,600)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/