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Overview |
MBC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,792 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1048 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,732 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,732 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,630 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,838 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,673 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
MBC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 935/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MBC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
MBC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MBC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MBC | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,792 students)
MBC vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or UVa-Wise?
- Mary Baldwin College is 441.9% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at MBC than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($32,732.00 vs. $26,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than MBC ($10,409 vs. $18,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 17.9% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,630 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 87.4% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($25,673 vs. $13,702)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 67 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.57) as students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
MBC vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $3,700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,400)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/