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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | MBC | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1048 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,209 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,677 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 747 | - | ||
| Admitted | 466 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1040 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Kentucky Christian University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 5% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 541 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at MBC than Kentucky Christian University ($32,732.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Kentucky Christian University ($18,838 vs. $22,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 13.1% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,400 vs. $10,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 53.9% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($25,673 vs. $16,677)
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 32 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
Kentucky Christian University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Kentucky Christian University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/