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Overview |
Baldwin-Wallace College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Berea, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bw.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baldwin-Wallace College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,250 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,250 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,796 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,705 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Baldwin-Wallace College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,229 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 3,258 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1298 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baldwin-Wallace College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Baldwin-Wallace College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Baldwin-Wallace College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Baldwin-Wallace College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 2,315 students)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baldwin-Wallace College or West Liberty University?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 315.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than West Liberty University ($36,250.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($13,788 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 27.7% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($10,020 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 328.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($24,981 vs. $5,824)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baldwin-Wallace College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University 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 West Liberty University (3.53)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Baldwin-Wallace College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baldwin-Wallace College or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Baldwin-Wallace College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than West Liberty University (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $11,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/