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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,035 | 3,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #405 | #310 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,544 | $37,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,960 | $37,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,803 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $28,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,552 | $25,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,373 | 4,384 | ||
| Admitted | 7,254 | 3,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.6% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1260 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (8,035 students vs. 3,308 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 156.7% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($37,338.00 vs. $14,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than University of Michigan Dearborn ($37,338.00 vs. $30,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Baldwin-Wallace College ($12,798 vs. $28,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 22% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($10,803 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 167.7% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($25,570 vs. $9,552)
UM-Dearborn vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than UM-Dearborn (58.6%)
UM-Dearborn vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $3,200 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $49,600)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/