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RU Missouri Valley College Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University Monmouth College Quincy University| Culver Stockton College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CULVER | MBC | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CULVER | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CULVER | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CULVER | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
CULVER | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 999 students)
CULVER vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than CULVER for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at MBC than Culver Stockton College ($31,611.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than CULVER ($18,746 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 11.3% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,270 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Culver Stockton College ($24,389 vs. $21,686)
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or CULVER .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 41 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at CULVER (3.37)
CULVER vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Culver Stockton College (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Culver Stockton College earn on average $2,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,400)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CULVER graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CULVER graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/