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RU Marymount University ETSU Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University Tennessee State University Herzing University-Atlanta Austin Peay State University| South College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South College | MBC | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,182 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southcollegetn.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
South College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,450 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,450 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,831 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,048 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
South College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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Academics |
South College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,777 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $359 | $279 |
Diversity |
South College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
South College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
South College | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South College is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (6,182 students vs. 1,957 students)
South College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 92.2% more expensive to attend than South College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at MBC than South College ($31,611.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South College than MBC ($14,831 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 76.2% lower than costs at South College ($10,320 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than South College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 86.9% larger than aid received South College ($24,389 vs. $13,048)
Which college is harder to get into, South College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or South College .
South College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South 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 South College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than South College (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $9,200 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,200)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $7,777 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,777)
- MBC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($279 vs. $359)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/