Southern Virginia University vs Mary Baldwin University
Southern Virginia University is harder to get into (96% vs open admission admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $15,810 vs $23,913 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | Southern Virginia University | Mary Baldwin University |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 96% | Open admission |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 943–1253 | — |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 18–25 | — |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | Southern Virginia University | Mary Baldwin University |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year | $35,746 | $48,338 |
| Average paid after grants | $23,913 | $15,810 |
| Measure | Southern Virginia University | Mary Baldwin University |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,583 | $14,405 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $20,776 | $11,974 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $22,337 | $17,927 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $23,910 | $17,959 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,801 | $16,440 |
| Measure | Southern Virginia University | Mary Baldwin University |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 936 | 1,090 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 38% | 56% |
| Come back for year two | 74% | 67% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $53,570 | $48,703 |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,000 | $25,000 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers
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