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RU Marymount University Buffalo State College Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University Bryant and Stratton College-Buffalo| Medaille College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Medaille College | MBC | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | medaille.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medaille College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,992 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Medaille College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,162 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Medaille College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medaille College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medaille College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Medaille College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Medaille College | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Medaille College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,727 students)
Medaille College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medaille College or MBC?
- Medaille College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Medaille College than Mary Baldwin College ($33,000.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than MBC ($14,992 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 35.7% lower than costs at Medaille College ($10,320 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Medaille College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Medaille College students is 3.3% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($25,196 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Medaille College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Medaille College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 141 points higher than at Medaille College (868)
- Incoming MBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Medaille College (19)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
Medaille College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medaille College or MBC? 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 MBC and Medaille College.
- The graduation rate at Medaille College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Medaille College earn on average $4,300 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,400)
- Medaille College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Medaille College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/