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Overview |
IU East | MBC | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IU East | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 22% | ||
Campus |
IU East | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,957 students)
IU East vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 334.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at MBC than Indiana University East ($31,611.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than MBC ($8,837 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 9.6% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,412 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 209.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($24,389 vs. $7,874)
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 48 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at IU East (3.41)
IU East vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Indiana University East (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $5,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/