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Overview |
Wilson College | MBC | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilson College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | - | ||
| Admitted | 695 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Wilson College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Wilson College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at MBC than Wilson College ($31,611.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Wilson College ($18,746 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 16% lower than costs at Wilson College ($10,320 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 71.3% larger than aid received Wilson College ($24,389 vs. $14,241)
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 68 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
Wilson College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/