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Overview |
MBC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,792 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1048 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,732 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,732 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,630 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,838 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,673 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
MBC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | - | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | |||
| Enrolled % | 50.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 900/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MBC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
MBC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MBC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MBC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 1,448 students)
MBC vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or West Virginia University Tech?
- Mary Baldwin College is 305.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at MBC than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($32,732.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than MBC ($11,015 vs. $18,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 22.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,630 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 168.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($25,673 vs. $9,577)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 27 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
MBC vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (49% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $12,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,400)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/