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Overview |
MBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
MBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 813/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
MBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,860 students)
MBC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Virginia Union University?
- Mary Baldwin College is 200.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.2% higher at MBC than Virginia Union University ($31,611.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Virginia Union University ($18,746 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 11.1% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,286 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 183.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($24,389 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 237 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming MBC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
MBC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Virginia Union University (49% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,300)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- MBC graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/