Muskingum University vs Baldwin Wallace University

Muskingum University and Baldwin Wallace University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Muskingum, nestled in the charming town of New Concord, Ohio, boasts a tight-knit community with a focus on personalized attention, while Baldwin Wallace, located in the vibrant city of Berea, Ohio, prides itself on its strong liberal arts foundation and commitment to experiential learning. With acceptance rates of 75% and 70% respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body, creating a rich and inclusive campus environment. While Muskingum's student population leans slightly more towards females, Baldwin Wallace maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these two exceptional universities, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic destination for your higher education journey.

	Baldwin Wallace University	Muskingum University
Overview
Location	Berea, Ohio	New Concord, Ohio
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Distant
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%	68.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	79.0%	85.6%
Application fees		$20
SAT range	1040 - 1250	N/A
ACT range	21 - 27	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	23.0%
Students submitting ACT score	47.0%
Total number of applicants	4,250	2,504
Total number of admissions given out	3,358	2,144
Admitted students who chose to enroll	730	422
Yield rate	21.7%	19.7%
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	$44,786
Average net price	$26,577	$18,575
Tuition	$35,366	$29,300
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,076 Meal plan: $6,348	Room/dormitory: $6,200 Meal plan: $5,850
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $25,184	97.0% Average amount $23,812
Students receiving federal student loan	95.0% Average amount $5,649	97.0% Average amount $6,447
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,185	10.0% Average amount $7,725

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,840 Men 44.2% Women 55.8%	1,580 Men 45.6% Women 54.4%
Graduate students	485 Men 31.5% Women 68.5%	591 Men 21.2% Women 78.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	23.8%	N/A
International students	0.8%	1.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,553	1,144
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	N/A

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	66.3%	51.3%
Dropout rate	33.0%	47.9%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,931 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $57,825 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,476 Year 2: $46,790 Year 3: $50,174 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,175 Year 2: $42,363 Year 3: $48,532 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,619 Year 2: $41,342 Year 3: $46,002 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,838 Year 2: $32,772 Year 3: $37,952 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,682 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $37,640 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $34,835 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,358 Year 2: $30,305 Year 3: $34,095 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,844 Year 2: $29,322 Year 3: $32,514 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A

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