Baldwin Wallace University vs North Central

Baldwin Wallace University and North Central College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Baldwin Wallace, nestled in Berea, Ohio, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Its strengths lie in the arts, music, and communication fields, with popular majors including Music, Communication, and Theatre. North Central College, located in Naperville, Illinois, is known for its rigorous academics and strong pre-professional programs. It excels in the sciences, business, and education, with popular majors such as Biology, Business Administration, and Elementary Education. While both institutions offer a vibrant campus life, North Central College's larger student body fosters a more energetic and diverse community. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Baldwin Wallace University	North Central College
Overview
Location	Berea, Ohio	Naperville, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	82.0%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	79.0%	68.4%
Application fees		$25
SAT range	1040 - 1250	1030 - 1230
ACT range	21 - 27	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	23.0%	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	47.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	4,250	4,551
Total number of admissions given out	3,358	3,113
Admitted students who chose to enroll	730	512
Yield rate	21.7%	16.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,730	$61,098
Average net price	$26,577	$26,207
Tuition	$35,366	$42,026
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,076 Meal plan: $6,348	Room/dormitory: $7,998 Meal plan: $3,890
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $25,184	100.0% Average amount $28,670
Students receiving federal student loan	95.0% Average amount $5,649	60.0% Average amount $5,156
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,185	25.0% Average amount $6,992

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,840 Men 44.2% Women 55.8%	2,404 Men 48.4% Women 51.6%
Graduate students	485 Men 31.5% Women 68.5%	324 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	23.8%	26.8%
International students	0.8%	3.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,553	1,333
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Pennsylvania New York Michigan Florida	Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	66.3%	64.4%
Dropout rate	33.0%	35.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,968 Year 2: $104,192 Year 3: $103,093 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $81,706 Year 2: $86,129 Year 3: $90,260 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,875 Year 2: $60,275 Year 3: $63,239 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,262 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $58,276 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $47,846 Year 3: $52,563 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,715 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $51,513 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,006 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $49,065 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,422 Year 2: $44,384 Year 3: $48,854 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,643 Year 2: $44,933 Year 3: $46,409 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,873 Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $46,070	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,561 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $74,669 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,155 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $71,061 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,815 Year 2: $58,921 Year 3: $66,245 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,117 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $64,795 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,621 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $51,292 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,923 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $50,109 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,795 Year 2: $43,000 Year 3: $49,516 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,391 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $47,721 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,154 Year 2: $45,584 Year 3: $46,743 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,411 Year 2: $40,441 Year 3: $44,647

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