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Overview |
MBC | WVSU | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,792 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1048 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,732 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,732 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,630 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,838 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,673 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
MBC | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 830/1073 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
MBC | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
MBC | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MBC | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 1,792 students)
MBC vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or WVSU?
- Mary Baldwin College is 284% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at MBC than West Virginia State University ($32,732.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than MBC ($10,878 vs. $18,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 21.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,630 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 196.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($25,673 vs. $8,657)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 82 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WVSU (3.24)
MBC vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or WVSU? 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 WVSU and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than West Virginia State University (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $5,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/