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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SU | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,220 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or SU?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Shenandoah University ($36,250.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($26,143 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 13.9% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,230 vs. $12,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,981 vs. $23,467)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or SU? 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 SU and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Shenandoah University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $1,300 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/