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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | MBC | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | - | ||
| Admitted | 629 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at MBC than Washington Adventist University ($31,611.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than MBC ($17,088 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 1.2% lower than costs at Washington Adventist University ($10,320 vs. $10,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 57% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($24,389 vs. $15,534)
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 188 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming MBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
Washington Adventist University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Washington Adventist University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $9,500 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $38,400)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $961 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,039 vs. $27,000)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/