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Overview |
W&J | MBBC | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
W&J | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
W&J | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
W&J | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 65% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 965 students)
W&J vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or MBBC?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 182.5% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.5% higher at W&J than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($49,612.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than W&J ($22,858 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 61.4% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($8,380 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 387.8% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($38,963 vs. $7,988)
W&J vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than MBBC (75.1%)
W&J vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $21,500 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBBC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/