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Overview |
Columbia College | MBC | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,514 students)
Columbia College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at MBC than Columbia College ($31,611.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Columbia College ($18,746 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 22.9% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($8,400 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 51.6% larger than aid received Columbia College ($24,389 vs. $16,089)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 38 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
Columbia College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/