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Overview |
MBC | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MBC | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $315 |
Diversity |
MBC | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
MBC | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 569 students)
MBC vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Mary Baldwin College is 448.8% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 448.8% higher at MBC than Potomac College Herndon ($31,611.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 10.1% lower than costs at Potomac College Herndon ($10,320 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Potomac College Herndon (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($24,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or MBC .
MBC vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Potomac College Herndon (49% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $13,000 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,500)
- MBC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($279 vs. $315)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/