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RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University MCC-MW| Graceland University Lamoni | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | MBC | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at MBC than Graceland University Lamoni ($31,611.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than MBC ($16,627 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 2.2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($10,100 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 22% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($29,753 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 48 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Mary Baldwin College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Graceland University Lamoni earn on average $2,600 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,400)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $3,456 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,544 vs. $27,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/