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Overview |
MBC | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MBC | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
MBC | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MBC | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Shepherd University | ||
| 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
- Shepherd University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,957 students)
MBC vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Shepherd University?
- Mary Baldwin College is 402.7% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at MBC than Shepherd University ($31,611.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than MBC ($9,827 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 6.5% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,320 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 232.8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($24,389 vs. $7,328)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 14 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming MBC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MBC (3.57)
MBC vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Shepherd University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $3,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,400)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/