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Overview |
MBC | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MBC | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
MBC | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
MBC | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MBC | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,957 students)
MBC vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Marshall University?
- Mary Baldwin College is 339.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at MBC than Marshall University ($31,611.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than MBC ($8,756 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 14.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,320 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 117.4% larger than aid received Marshall University ($24,389 vs. $11,221)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 19 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at MBC (3.57)
MBC vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Marshall University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $1,800 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,400)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University 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/