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UVA Roanoke College| Southern Virginia University | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SVU | MBBC | ||
| Location | Buena Vista, VA | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svu.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SVU | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,858 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,150 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,274 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,188 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
SVU | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,090 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,084 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1250 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
SVU | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SVU | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,654 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $160 |
Diversity |
SVU | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SVU | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 65% | ||
Campus |
SVU | MBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 965 students)
SVU vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SVU or MBBC?
- Southern Virginia University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at SVU than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($18,858.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than SVU ($22,858 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 9.2% lower than costs at Southern Virginia University ($8,380 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Virginia University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($8,188 vs. $7,988)
SVU vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SVU or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or SVU .
- Accepted freshman MBBC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than MBBC (75.1%)
SVU vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SVU 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 SVU.
- The graduation rate at MBBC is higher than Southern Virginia University (51% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $5,200 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $8,154 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,654)
- MBBC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($160 vs. $244)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/