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Overview |
MBBC | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Watertown, WI | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbbc.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBBC | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,900 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,001 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,680 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
MBBC | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 206 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 146 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1000/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MBBC | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBBC | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $289 |
Diversity |
MBBC | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MBBC | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MBBC | Ripon College | ||
| 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
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (977 students vs. 734 students)
MBBC vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBBC or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 166.7% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.7% higher at Ripon College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($50,400.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than MBBC ($22,557 vs. $26,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 15.8% lower than costs at Ripon College ($8,800 vs. $10,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 407.7% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($38,989 vs. $7,680)
MBBC vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MBBC or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or MBBC .
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than MBBC (70.9%)
MBBC vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBBC or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and MBBC.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $13,800 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $28,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($160 vs. $289)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ripon College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/