Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State Berks Penn State Harrisburg JCU Penn State Abington University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Kent State Ohio State Penn State Mont Alto Otterbein University BGSU| Baldwin Wallace College | Penn State Altoona | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $15,388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 2,577 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Penn State Altoona?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 135.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Penn State Altoona ($36,250.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Baldwin-Wallace College ($20,621 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 1.5% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($12,796 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 160.9% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($24,981 vs. $9,574)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Penn State Altoona (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $5,700 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,600)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Altoona 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/