- Both Mary Baldwin University (MBU) and Averett University (AU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- AU has more expensive tuition of $38,550 than MBU ($33,157).
- AU has tighter acceptance rate of 61.02% than MBU (94.70%).
- MBU is larger with 1,957 students than AU (1,363 students).
Mary Baldwin University View More Rivals | Averett University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Virginia | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Staunton, VA | Location | Danville, VA |
MBU| Known as | AU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,157 | Undergraduate | $38,550 |
| $13,170 | Graduate | $12,090 |
| $20,634 | Financial Aid | $22,440 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 | Application Fee | |
| 94.70% | Acceptance Rate | 61.02% |
| 8.24% | Yield | 15.80% |
| Test Scores | 1,010 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,957 | Total Students | 1,363 |
| 1,314 | Undergraduate | 1,140 |
| 643 | Graduate | 223 |
| 807 | Online Enrollment | 539 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 32% | |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $39,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 790) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 501) $7,040 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 92 Full-time 307 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 55 Full-time 30 Part-time |
| 284 Full-time 328 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 192 Full-time 66 Part-time |
| $64,669 for Faculties $59,432 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,370 for Faculties $51,932 Part-time |