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Temple RU Marymount University Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University PAFA UNCSA| The University of the Arts | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UArts | MBC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UArts | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | - | ||
| Admitted | 869 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
UArts | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UArts | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UArts | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UArts | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or MBC?
- The University of the Arts is 61.2% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at UArts than Mary Baldwin College ($50,950.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than UArts ($18,746 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 73.9% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($10,320 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 4.4% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($25,460 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or UArts .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 36 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming UArts students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
UArts vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts 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 UArts.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Mary Baldwin College (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $3,900 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,500)
- Mary Baldwin College and UArts graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and UArts graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/