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Overview |
MBC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | vul.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $8,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $8,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $17,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $7,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
MBC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $41,567 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $429 |
Diversity |
MBC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MBC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 60% | ||
Campus |
MBC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 837 students)
MBC vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Virginia University of Lynchburg?
- Mary Baldwin College is 285.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.5% higher at MBC than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($31,611.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia University of Lynchburg than MBC ($17,093 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia University of Lynchburg are 9.8% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,400 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Virginia University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 207.8% larger than aid received Virginia University of Lynchburg ($24,389 vs. $7,923)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia University of Lynchburg or MBC .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 1.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
MBC vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or Virginia University of Lynchburg? 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg and MBC.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 49%)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $14,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($27,000 vs. $41,567)
- MBC graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($279 vs. $429)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/