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Overview |
Valpo | MBBC | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Valpo | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Valpo | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | MBBC | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 965 students)
Valpo vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or MBBC?
- Valparaiso University is 147.2% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.2% higher at Valpo than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($43,400.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than MBBC ($22,755 vs. $22,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 57.3% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($8,380 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 334.5% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($34,706 vs. $7,988)
Valpo vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than MBBC (75.1%)
Valpo vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $18,600 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/