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Overview |
Valpo | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Valparaiso University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Valpo than Baldwin Wallace College ($43,400.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($22,755 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 3% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,796 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Baldwin Wallace College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($34,706 vs. $24,981)
Valpo vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo 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 Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Baldwin-Wallace College (3.7)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Valpo vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $49,600)
- Baldwin Wallace College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Baldwin Wallace College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/