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UT Lynn University Southwestern College FGCU FAU Nova Southeastern University DBU UCF Flagler Eckerd College ISU| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | MBTS | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 35% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $175 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is larger than than MBTS based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,772 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or MBTS?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 306.8% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 306.8% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($34,900.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Palm Beach Atlantic ($23,318 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 16.8% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,690 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 294% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($22,749 vs. $5,774)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (1065) is 82 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBTS (21)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than MBTS (94.3%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic or MBTS? 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 MBTS and Palm Beach Atlantic.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($17,004 vs. $22,704)
- MBTS graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($175 vs. $234)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/