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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University RU Marymount University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU| Johnson C Smith University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | MBC | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 583 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
JCSU | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
JCSU | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 80.9% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at MBC than Johnson C Smith University ($31,611.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than JCSU ($18,746 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 45.4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($7,100 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 88.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($24,389 vs. $12,911)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 213 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming MBC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 1.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at JCSU (2.48)
JCSU vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Johnson C Smith University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $8,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,300)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- MBC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/