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Overview |
Bob Jones University | MBC | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,095 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bju.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bob Jones University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,750 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,750 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,350 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,733 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,717 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bob Jones University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bob Jones University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bob Jones University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bob Jones University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Bob Jones University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bob Jones University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bob Jones University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (3,095 students vs. 1,957 students)
Bob Jones University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bob Jones University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 60.1% more expensive to attend than Bob Jones University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at MBC than Bob Jones University ($31,611.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bob Jones University than MBC ($18,733 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bob Jones University are 10.4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,350 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Bob Jones University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 77.8% larger than aid received Bob Jones University ($24,389 vs. $13,717)
Which college is harder to get into, Bob Jones University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Bob Jones University .
- The average SAT score at Bob Jones University (1049) is 40 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Bob Jones University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman Bob Jones University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MBC (3.57)
Bob Jones University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bob Jones 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 Bob Jones University.
- The graduation rate at Bob Jones University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (62% vs. 49%)
- Bob Jones University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bob Jones University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Bob Jones University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/