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Overview |
MBC | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MBC | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $319 |
Diversity |
MBC | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
MBC | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 68% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 623 students)
MBC vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Bethany College?
- Mary Baldwin College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at MBC than Bethany College ($31,611.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than MBC ($17,605 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 15.3% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,320 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College as Bethany College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 23% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($30,005 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 102 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
MBC vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Bethany 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 Bethany College and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Bethany College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $5,600 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,884)
- MBC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($279 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College 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/