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Overview |
MBC | VSU | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
MBC | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MBC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
MBC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 87% | ||
| % 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 | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MBC | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,957 students)
MBC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or VSU?
- Mary Baldwin College is 470.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at MBC than Virginia State University ($31,611.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than MBC ($15,773 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 11.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,320 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 112.1% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($24,389 vs. $11,498)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 152 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming MBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at VSU (2.85)
MBC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or VSU? 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 VSU and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Virginia State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $1,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,700)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- MBC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/