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Overview |
MBC | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $12,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $12,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $16,731 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $10,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MBC | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 471 | ||
| Admitted | - | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
MBC | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MBC | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 826 students)
MBC vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Carolina University?
- Mary Baldwin College is 150.9% more expensive to attend than Carolina University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.9% higher at MBC than Carolina University ($31,611.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina University than MBC ($16,731 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 16.3% lower than costs at Carolina University ($10,320 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Carolina University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 133.7% larger than aid received Carolina University ($24,389 vs. $10,437)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or MBC .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Carolina University (3.0)
MBC vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Carolina University? 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 Carolina University and MBC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/