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Overview |
York | MBC | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
York | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
York | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
York | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
York | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 1,957 students)
York vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 356.1% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at MBC than CUNY York College ($31,611.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than MBC ($6,670 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 73.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($10,320 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 169.9% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($24,389 vs. $9,036)
Which college is harder to get into, York or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or York .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 124 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at York (3.15)
York vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than CUNY York College (49% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $4,800 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/