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Baldwin-Wallace College | WVU | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,220 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or WVU?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 287.3% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than West Virginia University ($36,250.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($12,202 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 10.1% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,618 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 113.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($24,981 vs. $11,685)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or WVU? 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 WVU and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than West Virginia University (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/