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Baldwin-Wallace College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baldwin Wallace College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 3,026 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Arcadia than Baldwin Wallace College ($46,430.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than Arcadia ($28,705 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 7.2% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,796 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($30,934 vs. $24,981)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Arcadia University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Baldwin-Wallace College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Baldwin-Wallace College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/