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Overview |
MBC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MBC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
MBC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MBC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,957 students)
MBC vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Mary Washington College?
- Mary Baldwin College is 253.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at MBC than University of Mary Washington ($31,611.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Mary Washington College ($18,746 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 17.2% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($10,320 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 169.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($24,389 vs. $9,046)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or MBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 101 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MBC (3.57)
MBC vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and MBC.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $17,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $38,400)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/