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Overview |
Centra College | MBC | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 227 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centrahealth.com | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centra College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,240 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,406 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,418 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,495 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centra College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | |||
| Enrolled % | 50% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Centra College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centra College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,042 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centra College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Centra College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Centra College | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 227 students)
Centra College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centra College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 242.1% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.1% higher at MBC than Centra College ($31,611.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Centra College ($18,746 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 9.7% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,406 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centra College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 275.5% larger than aid received Centra College ($24,389 vs. $6,495)
Which college is harder to get into, Centra College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Centra College .
Centra College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centra College 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 Centra College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $6,400 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,400)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/