Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Mercyhurst's yield is 5 pts higher than Baldwin Wallace's
Yield rate - 2
Baldwin Wallace admits 77% vs. 81% at Mercyhurst
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Baldwin WallaceAccessible
- MercyhurstAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Baldwin WallaceTest scores required
- MercyhurstTest-blind
How they read a record
Baldwin Wallace
and GPA are both very important; class rank is considered. 53% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Mercyhurst
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Baldwin Wallace | Mercyhurst |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:Baldwin Wallace University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Baldwin Wallace University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why