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RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University Monroe College-Main Campus| Plaza College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plaza College | MBC | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Plaza College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | - | ||
| Admitted | 322 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | |||
| Enrolled % | 55% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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 |
Plaza College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $279 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Plaza College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 143.2% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.2% higher at MBC than Plaza College ($31,611.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than MBC ($17,178 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 47.4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($7,000 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 257.5% larger than aid received Plaza College ($24,389 vs. $6,822)
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Plaza College .
Plaza College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/