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Overview |
Eastern | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1043/1298 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,220 students)
Eastern vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 279.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Eastern Kentucky University ($36,250.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($10,806 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 23.5% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($10,360 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 136% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($24,981 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Baldwin-Wallace College? 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern 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/