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RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University| Belhaven University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Belhaven University | MBC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Belhaven University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Belhaven University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 1,957 students)
Belhaven University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 13% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at MBC than Belhaven University ($31,611.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Belhaven University ($18,746 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 13.4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,100 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 42.9% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($24,389 vs. $17,067)
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
Belhaven University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Belhaven University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $2,500 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- MBC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/