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Overview |
MBC | Living Arts College | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | higherdigitaleducation.com | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Living Arts College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $15,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $15,324 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $10,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MBC | Living Arts College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Living Arts College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Living Arts College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,805 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $142 |
Diversity |
MBC | Living Arts College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 51% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MBC | Living Arts College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Living Arts College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Living Arts College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 203 students)
MBC vs. Living Arts College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Living Arts College?
- Mary Baldwin College is 106.3% more expensive to attend than Living Arts College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $15,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at MBC than Living Arts College ($31,611.00 vs. $15,324.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Living Arts College are 2.3% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($10,092 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Living Arts College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is ?% larger than aid received Living Arts College ($24,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Living Arts College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Living Arts College or MBC .
MBC vs. Living Arts College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Living Arts 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 Living Arts College and MBC.
- Graduates from Living Arts College earn on average $600 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,400)
- Living Arts College students graduate with a $13,195 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($13,805 vs. $27,000)
- Living Arts College graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($142 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Living Arts College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/