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Overview |
MBC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,792 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1048 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,732 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,732 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,630 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,838 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,673 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
MBC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
MBC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
MBC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MBC | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,792 students)
MBC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or University of Charleston?
- Mary Baldwin College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at MBC than University of Charleston ($32,732.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than University of Charleston ($18,838 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 5% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,630 vs. $11,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Mary Baldwin College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 9.5% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,673 vs. $23,439)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 15 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming MBC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
MBC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and MBC.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Mary Baldwin College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $6,800 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,400)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/