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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 2,903 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Southern Adventist University?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Southern Adventist University ($36,250.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($24,332 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 53.6% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($8,330 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 78.4% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($24,981 vs. $14,000)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Southern Adventist University (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/