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Overview |
MBC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
MBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
MBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
MBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MBC | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,957 students)
MBC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or West Liberty University?
- Mary Baldwin College is 262.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at MBC than West Liberty University ($31,611.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than MBC ($13,788 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 3% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($10,020 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 318.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($24,389 vs. $5,824)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 25 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
MBC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than West Liberty University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/