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RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University| Sterling College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | MBC | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 707 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1048 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,532 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,996 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,778 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SC | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 826 | - | ||
| Admitted | 438 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
SC | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
SC | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
SC | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SC | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 707 students)
SC vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than SC for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at MBC than Sterling College ($32,732.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than SC ($18,838 vs. $22,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 11.5% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,532 vs. $10,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Sterling College ($25,673 vs. $21,778)
Which college is harder to get into, SC or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or SC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 19 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming SC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at SC (3.46)
SC vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Sterling College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $1,000 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($24,663 vs. $27,000)
- SC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/