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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baldwin Wallace College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 1,959 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 58% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Muhlenberg College than Baldwin Wallace College ($57,270.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than Muhlenberg College ($28,705 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 5% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,796 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 53.8% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($38,412 vs. $24,981)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Muhlenberg College? 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 Muhlenberg College and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (86% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $49,600)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/