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Overview |
North Central College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
North Central College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 22% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | 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 North Central College based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- North Central College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at North Central College than Baldwin Wallace College ($42,866.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than Baldwin-Wallace College ($25,285 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 6.7% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,998 vs. $12,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Baldwin Wallace College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 23.2% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($30,776 vs. $24,981)
North Central College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central 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 North Central College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central 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 North Central College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than North Central College (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $700 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/