Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia DeVry University-Virginia RU Marymount University Potomac College-Herndon University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus Longwood University Marywood Bryant and Stratton College-Richmond Notre Dame of Maryland University| Mary Baldwin College | Stratford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MBC | Stratford University | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Falls Church, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 1,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | stratford.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MBC | Stratford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $14,985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $14,985 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MBC | Stratford University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
MBC | Stratford University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MBC | Stratford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $337 |
Diversity |
MBC | Stratford University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 21% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MBC | Stratford University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Stratford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Stratford University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,397 students)
MBC vs. Stratford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Stratford University?
- Mary Baldwin College is 111% more expensive to attend than Stratford University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $14,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at MBC than Stratford University ($31,611.00 vs. $14,985.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stratford University are 47.4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($7,000 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Stratford University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is ?% larger than aid received Stratford University ($24,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Stratford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stratford University or MBC .
MBC vs. Stratford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Stratford 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 Stratford University and MBC.
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Stratford University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,300)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $5,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Stratford University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,625)
- MBC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Stratford University graduates. ($279 vs. $337)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stratford University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/