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Overview |
MBC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MBC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MBC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MBC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 68% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 749 students)
MBC vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Mary Baldwin College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at MBC than Wheeling Jesuit University ($31,611.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Wheeling Jesuit University ($18,746 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 12.6% lower than costs at Wheeling Jesuit University ($10,320 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Wheeling Jesuit University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($24,389 vs. $21,746)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 23 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
MBC vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and MBC.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $9,700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $38,400)
- Wheeling Jesuit University and MBC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheeling Jesuit University and MBC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/