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Overview |
Shawnee State University | MBC | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,957 students)
Shawnee State University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 238.4% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.5% higher at MBC than Shawnee State University ($31,611.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than MBC ($13,313 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 12.3% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($10,320 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 216% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($24,389 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Shawnee State University (49% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/