Baldwin Wallace University vs. The College of Wooster Overview
You’re wrestling with a tough question: “Should I go to Baldwin Wallace or Wooster?“
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Calculate Your ChancesThis complete guide analyzes both the quantitative and qualitative differences between Baldwin Wallace University and The College of Wooster. This comparison is particularly valuable at understanding the cultural nuances between the colleges since it uses student videos to capture the “vibes” of campus - these videos are exclusively available on CampusReel :)
Differences between Baldwin Wallace University and The College of Wooster
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s go through a general overview of the high-level differences between Baldwin Wallace University and The College of Wooster. The table below summarizes some of the most important statistics around competitiveness, costs, etc.
| Baldwin Wallace University | The College of Wooster | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state Tuition | $29,908 | $44,950 |
| Net Price | $21,205 | $24,131 |
| Average Financial Aid | $17,174 | $29,838 |
| Total Undergraduates | 3300 | 2026 |
| Average SAT Scores | 0 - 0 | 1100 - 1350 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60 | 55 |
| Location | 275 Eastland Rd | 1189 Beall Avenue |
| City Name | Berea | Wooster |
WARNINGS: Based on net price alone, Baldwin Wallace University is the cheaper option. However, this sticker price may not adequately represent the difference in living costs between Berea and Wooster. Baldwin Wallace is in a East North Central and Wooster is in a East North Central - sometimes off campus meals and housing costs can dramatically vary between schools
Is Baldwin Wallace University or The College of Wooster Harder to get into? Which school is easier to get into?
If you’re looking at acceptance rate alone, then The College of Wooster is more difficult to get into. However, each college is looking to fill its incoming class with a variety of students with different strengths, backgrounds, etc.
Therefore, the acceptance rate alone is not a good indicator that The College of Wooster is a better school or will be more difficult for you specifically to get into. On the flipside, Baldwin Wallace University is easier to get into based on acceptance rate alone.
You can use the below college admissions predictor to determine your likelihood of acceptance at either school.
How Do Baldwin Wallace Dorms Compare to housing Options at Wooster?
Both colleges provide on-campus living options. Baldwin Wallace charges for on-campus living, while Wooster charges N/A for on-campus living. Most importantly, though, check out the video below for a sample of dorm tours at each school.
Baldwin Wallace and Wooster student body differences
The table below helps demonstrate the student body differences as well.
| Baldwin Wallace University, % | Wooster,% | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.0 | 68.76 |
| Hispanic | 5.18 | 4.6899999999999995 |
| Black | 9.42 | 8.24 |
| Foreign | 0.9400000000000001 | 9.48 |
| Others | 6.5 | 8.8 |
How different is the Baldwin Wallace University campus compared to The College of Wooster campus?
The Baldwin Wallace campus is located in Berea, OH and is characterized as Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more). The Wooster campus is located in Wooster, OH and is characterized as Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area).
Which school gives more financial aid?
Baldwin Wallace provides $17,174 whereas Wooster provides an average of $29,838.
How does Baldwin Wallace academics compare to Wooster?
When analyzing academics between Baldwin Wallace University and The College of Wooster we’ll look at both what current students are studying and also where they end up after graduation. After all, college should prepare you for a career! Analyzing each school’s outcomes is super valuable to understand the value of the degree.
| Majors | Baldwin Wallace | Wooster |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture agriculture operations and related sciences | N/A | N/A |
| Natural resources and conservation | 3 | N/A |
| Architecture and related services | N/A | N/A |
| Area ethnic cultural gender and group studies | N/A | 12 |
| Communication journalism and related programs | 40 | 17 |
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 18 | 5 |
| Communications technologies technicians and support services | N/A | N/A |
| Personal and culinary services | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering | 6 | N/A |
| Education | 52 | 1 |
| Engineering technologies and engineering related fields | N/A | N/A |
Which is better: Baldwin Wallace University or The College of Wooster?
We’ve compared dorm life, costs, outcomes and more to provide the most complete comparison between Baldwin Wallace and Wooster. But, you’re smart enough to know that numbers paint a terrible picture for truly understanding what each college and community is like. And, the real answer to which school is better is: the school that’s right for you. No matter who you ask, if they know what they’re talking about, the answer is the same: the “better” school is whatever is the best fit for you personally. That’s why it’s extremely important to check out all the videos on CampusReel for each school.
How does Baldwin Wallace social life compare to Wooster?
It’s tough to understand the nuances of social life with data alone. That’s why we’ve brought in real student videos to show how Baldwin Wallace social life differs from Wooster.
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