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Overview |
MBBC | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Watertown, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #110 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbbc.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBBC | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,900 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,001 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,680 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 49% |
Admission |
MBBC | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 206 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 146 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1360/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
MBBC | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBBC | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $230 |
Diversity |
MBBC | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
MBBC | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MBBC | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 977 students)
MBBC vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBBC or Wisconsin?
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College is 96% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($18,900.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at Wisconsin than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($39,042.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than MBBC ($14,216 vs. $26,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 53.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($8,800 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than University of Wisconsin Madison (75% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 47.8% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($11,350 vs. $7,680)
MBBC vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MBBC or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or MBBC .
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- MBBC has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
MBBC vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBBC or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and MBBC.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $29,400 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($15,500 vs. $22,250)
- MBBC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($160 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBBC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/