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Overview |
MBC | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MBC | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 813 | ||
| Admitted | - | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 870/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MBC | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
MBC | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MBC | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 46% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,306 students)
MBC vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Bluefield State College?
- Mary Baldwin College is 257.6% more expensive to attend than Bluefield State College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at MBC than Bluefield State College ($31,611.00 vs. $16,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than MBC ($11,759 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 1.2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($10,200 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Bluefield State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 140% larger than aid received Bluefield State College ($24,389 vs. $10,160)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 75 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Bluefield State College (3.41)
MBC vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State College and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Bluefield State College (49% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/