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Overview |
Stephens College | MBC | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | - | ||
| Admitted | 417 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Stephens College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at MBC than Stephens College ($31,611.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Stephens College ($18,746 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 11.3% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,320 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 57.2% larger than aid received Stephens College ($24,389 vs. $15,518)
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 27 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Stephens College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
Stephens College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and Stephens College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Stephens College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/