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Southern Illinois University EIU Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Southeast Missouri State University Western Illinois University Arkansas State University University at Albany- SUNY| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | MBBC | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $18,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $26,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $7,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 75% |
Admission |
SIUE | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 206 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 69.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SIUE | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $160 |
Diversity |
SIUE | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SIUE | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 70% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | MBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 977 students)
SIUE vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or MBBC?
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College is 97.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($18,900.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at MBBC than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($18,900.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than MBBC ($15,182 vs. $26,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 20% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($8,800 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (90% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 29.3% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($9,934 vs. $7,680)
SIUE vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or SIUE .
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than MBBC (70.9%)
SIUE vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or MBBC? 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 MBBC and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $11,600 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $5,930 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($15,500 vs. $21,430)
- MBBC graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($160 vs. $221)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/