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Overview |
MBBC | UWM | ||
| Location | Watertown, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbbc.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBBC | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,900 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,001 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,680 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 83% |
Admission |
MBBC | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 206 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 146 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MBBC | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBBC | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $258 |
Diversity |
MBBC | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
MBBC | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MBBC | UWM | ||
| 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 Milwaukee is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 977 students)
MBBC vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBBC or UWM?
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College is 123.5% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($18,900.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at UWM than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($20,455.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than MBBC ($16,499 vs. $26,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 24.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($8,800 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (83% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maranatha Baptist Bible College students is 44.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,680 vs. $5,305)
MBBC vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MBBC or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or MBBC .
- Accepted freshman MBBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than MBBC (70.9%)
MBBC vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBBC or UWM? 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 UWM and MBBC.
- The graduation rate at MBBC is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $10,700 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $9,458 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($15,500 vs. $24,958)
- MBBC graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($160 vs. $258)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/