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Overview |
Eastern University | MBC | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #1048 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Eastern University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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 University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 1,792 students)
Eastern University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or MBC?
- Eastern University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $32,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Eastern University than Mary Baldwin College ($36,760.00 vs. $32,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Eastern University ($18,838 vs. $21,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 23.9% lower than costs at Eastern University ($10,630 vs. $13,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Eastern University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($31,308 vs. $25,673)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 17 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MBC (3.57)
Eastern University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $7,500 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,400)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/