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Overview |
Limestone University | MBC | ||
| Location | Gaffney, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,786 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limestone.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Limestone University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,645 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,478 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,016 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Limestone University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,022 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Limestone University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Limestone University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Limestone University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Limestone University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Limestone University | 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 Limestone University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,786 students)
Limestone University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Limestone University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Limestone University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at MBC than Limestone University ($31,611.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Limestone University ($18,746 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 3.1% lower than costs at Limestone University ($10,320 vs. $10,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Limestone University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 28.3% larger than aid received Limestone University ($24,389 vs. $19,016)
Which college is harder to get into, Limestone University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Limestone University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 107 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming MBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Limestone University (3.42)
Limestone University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Limestone 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 Limestone University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Limestone University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $2,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- MBC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/