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Overview |
Presentation College | MBC | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 615 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presentation.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Presentation College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,384 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,384 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,553 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,967 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Presentation College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 557 | - | ||
| Admitted | 421 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1130 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Presentation College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Presentation College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Presentation College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Presentation College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Presentation College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Presentation College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 615 students)
Presentation College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Presentation College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Presentation College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $22,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at MBC than Presentation College ($31,611.00 vs. $22,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Presentation College ($18,746 vs. $27,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 5.1% lower than costs at Presentation College ($10,320 vs. $10,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Presentation College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 144.7% larger than aid received Presentation College ($24,389 vs. $9,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Presentation College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Presentation College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 84 points higher than at Presentation College (925)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Presentation College (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Presentation College (3.07)
Presentation College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Presentation 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 Presentation College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Presentation College (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Presentation College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,400)
- Presentation College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Presentation College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Presentation College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/