Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine Penn State Abington| Baldwin Wallace College | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WCU | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $7,716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 3,220 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or WCU?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 369.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($36,250.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Baldwin-Wallace College ($22,973 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 11.2% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,796 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 359% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($24,981 vs. $5,443)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Baldwin-Wallace College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or WCU? 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 WCU and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $600 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/