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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Baldwin Wallace College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Mason | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,220 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Mason?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 270.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than George Mason University ($36,250.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($18,479 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 2.5% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,796 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 132.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($24,981 vs. $10,760)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Mason? 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 Mason and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than George Mason University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/