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Berea, OH · Steubenville, OH
| Baldwin Wallace University | Franciscan University of Steubenville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $27,603/yr | $23,589/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,296/yr | $19,696/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $23,384 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,381/yr | $18,616/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,994/yr | $20,288/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,597/yr | $20,744/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,288/yr | $25,675/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $248/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,774/yr | $10,000/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,136/yr | $7,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,580/yr | $2,160/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $55,606/yr | $44,580/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,832/yr | $34,100/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,832/yr | $34,100/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 82% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 58% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1060–1290 | 1110–1350 |
| SAT average | 1194 | 1220 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–29 | 22–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–29 · Math 23–28 | English 22–32 · Math 20–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,384 | 2,265 |
| Students accepted | 3,369 | 1,636 |
| Students who enrolled | 732 | 674 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 41% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 27% | 30% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 31% | 26% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 75% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,122/yr | $50,030/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,859–$73,747 | $30,456–$72,163 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 75% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 48% | 100% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 74% |
| Asian students graduating | 82% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,972/yr | $42,037/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 65% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 70% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 57% |
| Students who transfer out | 22% | 16% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,203/yr | $47,252/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% · Health Professions 10% | Theology & Religious Vocations 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $100,618/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $102,849/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 9.2% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,842 | 2,901 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 443 | 757 |
| Average professor pay | $8,614/mo | $6,622/mo |
| Full-time professors | 55% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $56,960 | $88,380 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Berea, OH | Steubenville, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1845 | 1946 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Men | 46% | 46% |
| Women | 54% | 54% |
| White students | 76% | 73% |
| Black students | 6.9% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.9% | 17% |
| Asian students | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Other / not reported | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 32% | 11% |
| Part-time students | 3.2% | 8% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.7% | 6.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,441/yr | $7,038/yr |
| Endowment | $179.9M | $91.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,638 | 1,873 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,446/yr | $5,250/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,734/yr | $4,290/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 24 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 711 | 398 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.7M | $2.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.7M | $2.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $133,483 | $3,480 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.