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Overview |
MBC | National College-Salem | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 1,113 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | national-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | National College-Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $10,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $10,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $6,208 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $13,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $8,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MBC | National College-Salem | ||
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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 | National College-Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | National College-Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $23,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $283 |
Diversity |
MBC | National College-Salem | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
MBC | National College-Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 85% | ||
Campus |
MBC | National College-Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than National College-Salem based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,113 students)
MBC vs. National College-Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or National College-Salem?
- Mary Baldwin College is 191.2% more expensive to attend than National College-Salem for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $10,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.2% higher at MBC than National College Salem ($31,611.00 vs. $10,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National College Salem than MBC ($13,744 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National College Salem are 66.2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($6,208 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than National College Salem (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 194.4% larger than aid received National College Salem ($24,389 vs. $8,285)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or National College-Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National College-Salem or MBC .
MBC vs. National College-Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or National College-Salem? 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 National College-Salem and MBC.
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $15,300 more per year than National College-Salem graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $23,100)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $398 lower median federal student loan debt than National College-Salem graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,398)
- MBC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than National College-Salem graduates. ($279 vs. $283)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National College-Salem students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/