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JCU Kent State Ohio State Otterbein University BGSU Marquette University BLC ONU Wittenberg University Carthage Miami University of Akron| Baldwin Wallace College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WLC | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 1,086 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or WLC?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($36,250.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Baldwin-Wallace College ($22,682 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 12.4% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,380 vs. $12,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 8% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($24,981 vs. $23,128)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or WLC? 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 WLC and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $6,600 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC 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/