| MBU vs. Ascent |
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|---|---|---|
#338 in National Universities #28 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #283 in Faith Related Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$21,187 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,550 |
| $18,865 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$21,807 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$1,193 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger1,772 | Total Enrollment | Smaller83 |
| Larger1,124 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller83 |
| 648 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger745 | Online Student Population | Smaller61 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower39% | Graduate Rate | Higher100% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 67% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 790) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 278 | Number of faculty | 2 |
| Higher$70,421 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$22,500 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.