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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,220 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Liberty University?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 69.6% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Liberty University ($36,250.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than Liberty University ($28,705 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 3.6% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($12,350 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 100.3% larger than aid received Liberty University ($24,981 vs. $12,471)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Liberty University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/