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Overview |
Wright State | MBC | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wright State | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wright State | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 1,957 students)
Wright State vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 192.3% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at MBC than Wright State University Main Campus ($31,611.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than MBC ($15,650 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 3.5% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,320 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 175.1% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($24,389 vs. $8,867)
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 25 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Wright State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wright State (3.41)
Wright State vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $5,000 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/