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Liberty University Carson-Newman College UTC Tennessee ETSU Sewanee Wofford College| Maryville College | Bluefield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryville College | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Maryville College | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Maryville College | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | Bluefield 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
- Maryville College is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (1,069 students vs. 991 students)
Maryville College vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Bluefield College?
- Maryville College is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Bluefield College for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Maryville College than Bluefield College ($36,880.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Bluefield College ($21,583 vs. $22,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 30.3% lower than costs at Maryville College ($9,684 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College as Bluefield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 65.5% larger than aid received Bluefield College ($30,782 vs. $18,596)
Maryville College vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 129 points higher than at Bluefield College (923)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluefield College (20)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bluefield College (3.31)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Bluefield College (63%)
Maryville College vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College or Bluefield 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 Bluefield College and Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Bluefield College (54% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bluefield College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,500)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $6,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($20,834 vs. $27,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/