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RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University| Hiwassee College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hiwassee College | MBC | ||
| Location | Madisonville, TN | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 253 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiwassee.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiwassee College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,484 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,484 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,987 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiwassee College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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Academics |
Hiwassee College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiwassee College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hiwassee College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Hiwassee College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 253 students)
Hiwassee College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiwassee College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 71% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at MBC than Hiwassee College ($31,611.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 29.2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($7,987 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Hiwassee College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($24,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hiwassee College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Hiwassee College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 62 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
Hiwassee College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College.
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/