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Wesleyan University OWU Smith College RU University of Massachusetts-Boston Marymount University St. Andrews University Longwood University Endicott College Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University Wilmington University| Wesley College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | MBC | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesley College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 940/1120 | ||
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Academics |
Wesley College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesley College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | 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 Wesley College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at MBC than Wesley College ($31,611.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 15% lower than costs at Wesley College ($10,320 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Wesley College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($24,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 173 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming MBC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Wesley College (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $7,600 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- MBC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College 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/