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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Otterbein University | ||
| 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 Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 2,458 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Otterbein University?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Otterbein University ($36,250.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($22,661 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 6.7% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,988 vs. $12,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($24,981 vs. $24,060)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University 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 Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Otterbein University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Baldwin-Wallace College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Baldwin-Wallace College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/