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Overview |
MBC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MBC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | - | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
MBC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MBC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 1,957 students)
MBC vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Mary Baldwin College is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at MBC than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($31,611.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than MBC ($10,022 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 12.8% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,150 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 3.4% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($24,389 vs. $23,589)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or MBC .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
MBC vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (49% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/