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Overview |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | MBC | ||
| Location | Athens, TN | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | #1048 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | twcnet.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,014 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,014 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,416 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,414 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 988 | - | ||
| Admitted | 587 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 1,074 students)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Wesleyan College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $28,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at MBC than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($32,732.00 vs. $28,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than MBC ($16,414 vs. $18,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 12.9% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,416 vs. $10,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 23.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($25,673 vs. $20,782)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Wesleyan College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Tennessee Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 10 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $4,300 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/