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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | VMI | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,308 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,338 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,338 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,190 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,570 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,384 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 3,369 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1285 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (3,308 students vs. 1,560 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or VMI?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 270.6% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($37,338.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at VMI than Baldwin Wallace College ($40,778.00 vs. $37,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Baldwin-Wallace College ($17,229 vs. $28,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 19.9% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($10,990 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 86.2% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($25,570 vs. $13,735)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (76.8%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or VMI? 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 VMI and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Virginia Military Institute (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $12,500 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $49,600)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI 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/