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Overview |
University of Akron | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Akron | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | 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
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,220 students)
University of Akron vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 259% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.2% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than University of Akron Main Campus ($36,250.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Baldwin-Wallace College ($14,667 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 3.1% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($12,410 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 193% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($24,981 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron 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 University of Akron .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
University of Akron vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $9,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/