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Overview |
MBC | Concord University | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MBC | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
MBC | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MBC | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,748 students)
MBC vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Concord University?
- Mary Baldwin College is 270.2% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at MBC than Concord University ($31,611.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than MBC ($8,464 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 2.3% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($10,090 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 119.3% larger than aid received Concord University ($24,389 vs. $11,120)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 15 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming MBC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Concord University (3.4)
MBC vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Concord University? 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 Concord University and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Concord University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/