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Overview |
MBC | ASOT | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | apexsot.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | ASOT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $17,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $10,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $1,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MBC | ASOT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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Academics |
MBC | ASOT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | ASOT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 11% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $454 |
Diversity |
MBC | ASOT | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MBC | ASOT | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MBC | ASOT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than ASOT based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 554 students)
MBC vs. ASOT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or ASOT?
- Mary Baldwin College is 558.6% more expensive to attend than ASOT for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 558.6% higher at MBC than Apex School of Theology ($31,611.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Apex School of Theology than MBC ($10,745 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 71.5% lower than costs at Apex School of Theology ($10,320 vs. $17,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College as Apex School of Theology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 1,468.4% larger than aid received Apex School of Theology ($24,389 vs. $1,555)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or ASOT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASOT or MBC .
MBC vs. ASOT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or ASOT? 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 ASOT and MBC.
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ASOT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $44,000)
- MBC graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than ASOT graduates. ($279 vs. $454)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASOT students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 11%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/