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WCU Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford TU RU Marymount University Penn State Brandywine Penn State Harrisburg Monmouth University University of Massachusetts-Boston Longwood University Harrisburg University of Science and Technology| Penn State Lehigh Valley | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | MBC | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,142 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,886 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,699 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 888 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 116.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at MBC than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($31,611.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than MBC ($18,142 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 25.8% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($10,320 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 146.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($24,389 vs. $9,886)
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Penn State Lehigh Valley .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 10 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $16,900 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,400)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/