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Overview |
MBC | Salem International University | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Salem, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | salemu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Salem International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $13,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $7,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MBC | Salem International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Salem International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Salem International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,618 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
MBC | Salem International University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
MBC | Salem International University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 63% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Salem International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Salem International University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 984 students)
MBC vs. Salem International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Salem International University?
- Mary Baldwin College is 147.9% more expensive to attend than Salem International University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.9% higher at MBC than Salem International University ($31,611.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem International University than MBC ($13,132 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 22.9% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($8,400 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College as Salem International University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 206.6% larger than aid received Salem International University ($24,389 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Salem International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem International University or MBC .
MBC vs. Salem International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Salem International 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 Salem International University and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Salem International University (49% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Salem International University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,600)
- Salem International University students graduate with a $382 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,618 vs. $27,000)
- Salem International University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem International University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/