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Overview |
Judson University | MBC | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | - | ||
| Admitted | 671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Judson University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Judson University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Judson 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at MBC than Judson 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 Judson University ($18,746 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 9.7% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,320 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Judson University ($24,389 vs. $21,123)
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 77 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Judson University (3.16)
Judson University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is the same as at Mary Baldwin College (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $6,400 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,400)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/