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Overview |
Allen University | MBC | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Allen University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allen University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allen University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Allen University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 657 students)
Allen University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 152.1% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.1% higher at MBC than Allen University ($31,611.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than MBC ($13,774 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 20.2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($8,584 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 116.4% larger than aid received Allen University ($24,389 vs. $11,268)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Allen University .
Allen University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University or MBC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MBC and Allen University.
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $24,300)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,119)
- MBC graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($279 vs. $383)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/