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RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University| Trocaire College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trocaire | MBC | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trocaire.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trocaire | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,890 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,890 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,468 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,881 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Trocaire | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 301 | - | ||
| Admitted | 205 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Trocaire | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trocaire | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trocaire | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Trocaire | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Trocaire | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Trocaire based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,022 students)
Trocaire vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trocaire or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 67.3% more expensive to attend than Trocaire for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at MBC than Trocaire College ($31,611.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trocaire College than MBC ($18,468 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 4.2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,900 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trocaire College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 124.1% larger than aid received Trocaire College ($24,389 vs. $10,881)
Which college is harder to get into, Trocaire or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Trocaire .
Trocaire vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trocaire 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 Trocaire.
- Graduates from Trocaire College earn on average $1,800 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,400)
- Trocaire College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trocaire graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/