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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | MBC | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,755 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,174 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 923 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Arizona Christian University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | 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 Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,082 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Arizona Christian University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at MBC than Arizona Christian University ($31,611.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Arizona Christian University ($18,746 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 16.3% lower than costs at Arizona Christian University ($10,320 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Arizona Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Arizona Christian University ($24,389 vs. $19,174)
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Arizona Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 12 points higher than at Arizona Christian University (997)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Arizona Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Arizona Christian University (3.16)
Arizona Christian University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian University 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 Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Arizona Christian University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,500)
- Arizona Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arizona Christian University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Arizona Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/