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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,308 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,338 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,338 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,190 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,570 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,384 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,369 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1285 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (3,308 students vs. 1,944 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Penn State Berks?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 142.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($37,338.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Penn State Berks ($37,338.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Baldwin-Wallace College ($22,450 vs. $28,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 8% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($13,180 vs. $14,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 174.2% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($25,570 vs. $9,327)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (76.8%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Penn State Berks (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $5,700 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,600)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Berks 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/