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Overview |
Benedictine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1043/1298 | ||
| 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 |
Benedictine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| 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 Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Benedictine University ($36,250.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($25,658 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 24.6% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($10,266 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 24.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,981 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Benedictine University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Baldwin-Wallace College? 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Benedictine University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $49,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/