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Overview |
MBC | VCU | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,792 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1048 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,732 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,732 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,630 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,838 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,673 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
MBC | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2026 |
Academics |
MBC | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
MBC | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MBC | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MBC | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 1,792 students)
MBC vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or VCU?
- Mary Baldwin College is 154.7% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at VCU than Mary Baldwin College ($34,744.00 vs. $32,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than VCU ($18,838 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 51.6% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,630 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Mary Baldwin College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 106.5% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($25,673 vs. $12,433)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 88 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MBC (3.57)
MBC vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or VCU? 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 VCU and MBC.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Mary Baldwin College (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $9,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $38,400)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/