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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | MBC | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | - | ||
| Admitted | 737 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or MBC?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Mary Baldwin College ($34,082.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($18,746 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 4.8% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,848 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 7.2% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($24,389 vs. $22,757)
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 6 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $9,000 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene 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/