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RU Marymount University AU Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University| Southern Wesleyan University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | MBC | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SWU | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | - | ||
| Admitted | 433 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SWU | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SWU | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
SWU | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at MBC than Southern Wesleyan University ($31,611.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than MBC ($17,639 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 6.9% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,650 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($24,389 vs. $19,636)
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MBC (3.57)
SWU vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $6,400 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and SWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and SWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/