Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University| Mary Baldwin College | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MBC | SLC | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | sl.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MBC | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $28,900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MBC | SLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | ||||
| Enrolled % | ||||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
MBC | SLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MBC | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
MBC | SLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 21% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
MBC | SLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MBC | SLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 444 students)
MBC vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or SLC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at MBC than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($31,611.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 11.5% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($10,320 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($24,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or MBC .
MBC vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or SLC? 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 SLC and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Silver Lake College of the Holy Family earn on average $800 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $38,400)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $274 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,726 vs. $27,000)
- SLC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/