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Overview |
PC | MBBC | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
PC | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $160 |
Diversity |
PC | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
PC | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 65% | ||
Campus |
PC | MBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 965 students)
PC vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or MBBC?
- Presbyterian College is 122% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122% higher at PC than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($38,990.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than MBBC ($21,571 vs. $22,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 34.8% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,380 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 330.4% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($34,379 vs. $7,988)
PC vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or PC .
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- MBBC has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or MBBC? 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 MBBC and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $12,300 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $10,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,108)
- MBBC graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($160 vs. $269)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/