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Overview |
Eastern | MBC | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #1048 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,792 students)
Eastern vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 233% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at MBC than Eastern Kentucky University ($32,732.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than MBC ($10,852 vs. $18,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 10.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,630 vs. $11,735)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Mary Baldwin College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 124% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,673 vs. $11,460)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 19 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Eastern (3.39)
Eastern vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/