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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,308 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #155 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,338 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,338 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,190 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,570 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,384 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 3,369 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1285 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,308 students vs. 2,976 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 70.6% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $37,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Oberlin than Baldwin Wallace College ($63,700.00 vs. $37,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than Oberlin ($28,190 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 43.7% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,180 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 32% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($33,746 vs. $25,570)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Oberlin (33%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/