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Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens WCU Cedarville University UofSC Erskine College| Gardner Webb University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | MBC | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GWU | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
GWU | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,957 students)
GWU vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at MBC than Gardner Webb University ($31,611.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than GWU ($18,746 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 4.4% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,320 vs. $10,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($24,389 vs. $24,130)
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 32 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MBC (3.57)
GWU vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Mary Baldwin College (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $2,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,400)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/