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Overview |
Samford University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Samford University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Samford University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| 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
- Samford University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,220 students)
Samford University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Samford University ($36,250.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than Samford University ($28,705 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 13.6% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,264 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Samford University ($24,981 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University 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 Samford University .
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Baldwin-Wallace College (3.7)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Samford University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University 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 Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is the same as at Baldwin Wallace College (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $49,600)
- Samford University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/