Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
RU Marymount University Marshall University Longwood University Salisbury Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University WVU D&E College Old Dominion Fairmont State Bloomfield College| Mary Baldwin College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MBC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MBC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $31,698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MBC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
MBC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MBC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MBC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 21% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MBC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 43% | ||
Campus |
MBC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 951 students)
MBC vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Mary Baldwin College ($31,698.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($18,746 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 3.3% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,320 vs. $10,660)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 9% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($26,575 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or MBC .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 6 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
MBC vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and MBC.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $8,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,400)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and MBC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and MBC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/