- Both Mary Baldwin University (MBU) and Roanoke College are private.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Roanoke College has more expensive tuition of $36,774 than MBU ($33,157).
- Roanoke College has tighter acceptance rate of 67.19% than MBU (94.70%).
- MBU is larger with 1,957 students than Roanoke College (1,826 students).
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| #20 in Virginia | Rankings | #179 in Liberal Arts Colleges #24 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Staunton, VA | Location | Salem, VA |
MBU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,157 | Undergraduate | $36,774 |
| $13,170 | Graduate | $25,800 |
| $20,634 | Financial Aid | $32,295 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 | Application Fee | $30 |
| 94.70% | Acceptance Rate | 67.19% |
| 8.24% | Yield | 16.20% |
| Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,957 | Total Students | 1,826 |
| 1,314 | Undergraduate | 1,826 |
| 643 | Graduate | 0 |
| 807 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 21% | |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $39,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 790) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,540) $7,716 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $8,190 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 92 Full-time 307 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 164 Full-time 28 Part-time |
| 284 Full-time 328 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 362 Full-time 170 Part-time |
| $64,669 for Faculties $59,432 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,607 for Faculties $58,209 Part-time |