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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 3,220 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or Virginia Tech?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 199.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Virginia Tech ($36,250.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Baldwin-Wallace College ($19,301 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 0.9% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($12,680 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 226.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($24,981 vs. $7,649)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Baldwin-Wallace College (3.7)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $15,400 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $49,600)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/