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Overview |
Tougaloo College | MBC | ||
| Location | Tougaloo, MS | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tougaloo.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tougaloo College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,384 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,400 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,718 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,387 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Tougaloo College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,389 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Tougaloo College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tougaloo College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,004 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tougaloo College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Tougaloo College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 677 students)
Tougaloo College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tougaloo College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 204.4% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.4% higher at MBC than Tougaloo College ($31,611.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than MBC ($13,718 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 61.3% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($6,400 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Tougaloo College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 159.8% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($24,389 vs. $9,387)
Which college is harder to get into, Tougaloo College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Tougaloo College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 165 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming MBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
Tougaloo College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Tougaloo College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,600)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $8,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,004)
- MBC graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($279 vs. $361)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/