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Overview |
MCNY | MBC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCNY | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | - | ||
| Admitted | 74 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
MCNY | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCNY | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
MCNY | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 63.5% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at MBC than Metropolitan College of New York ($31,611.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than MCNY ($18,746 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 8.5% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($10,320 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 89.5% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($24,389 vs. $12,873)
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 1.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MCNY (2.1)
MCNY vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY or MBC? 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 MBC and MCNY.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $2,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,500)
- MBC graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($279 vs. $356)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/