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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SPU | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2024 |
Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 3,118 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at SPU than Baldwin Wallace College ($36,504.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($26,549 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 12.6% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($12,796 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($25,359 vs. $24,981)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or SPU? 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 SPU and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $800 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,600)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/