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RU Marymount University Wingate University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University GWU Mars Hill University| Montreat College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montreat College | MBC | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Montreat College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | - | ||
| Admitted | 980 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Montreat College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Montreat College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Montreat College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at MBC than Montreat College ($31,611.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Montreat College ($18,746 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 3.4% lower than costs at Montreat College ($10,320 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 39.2% larger than aid received Montreat College ($24,389 vs. $17,519)
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 49 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
Montreat College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Montreat College (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $2,500 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,400)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/