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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JCU | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | JCU | ||
| 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
- Baldwin Wallace College is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 2,922 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at JCU than Baldwin Wallace College ($45,490.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than JCU ($28,705 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 3.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,796 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($30,415 vs. $24,981)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or JCU? 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 JCU and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $49,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/