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Overview |
MBC | D&E College | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,792 | 683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1048 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,732 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,732 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,630 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,838 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,673 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
MBC | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 929 | ||
| Admitted | - | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
MBC | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
MBC | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MBC | D&E 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 683 students)
MBC vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or D&E College?
- Mary Baldwin College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $30,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at MBC than Davis & Elkins College ($32,732.00 vs. $30,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than D&E College ($18,838 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($10,425 vs. $10,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($25,673 vs. $24,629)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 81 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at D&E College (3.35)
MBC vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or D&E 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 D&E College and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Davis & Elkins College (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $900 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/