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Overview |
Northwestern College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,262 | 3,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | #310 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,970 | $37,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,970 | $37,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,148 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,779 | $28,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,360 | $25,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,194 | 4,384 | ||
| Admitted | 1,097 | 3,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 981/1293 | 1050/1285 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baldwin Wallace College is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (3,308 students vs. 3,262 students)
Northwestern College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($37,338.00 vs. $35,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Northwestern College ($37,338.00 vs. $35,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Baldwin-Wallace College ($26,779 vs. $28,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 18.2% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,148 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Baldwin Wallace College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 19.7% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($25,570 vs. $21,360)
Northwestern College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern 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 Northwestern College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (76.8%)
Northwestern College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Northwestern College (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($22,070 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/