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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 3,220 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Elmhurst College is 10% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Elmhurst College than Baldwin Wallace College ($39,862.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Baldwin-Wallace College ($24,108 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 13.7% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,250 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 11.4% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($27,835 vs. $24,981)
Elmhurst College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College 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 Elmhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College 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 Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is the same as at Baldwin Wallace College (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $600 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $49,600)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/