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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | MACU | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GSU- Grambling | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $283 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 17% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grambling State University is larger than than MACU based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 2,442 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 241.8% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.8% higher at MACU than Grambling State University ($17,568.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grambling State University than MACU ($15,796 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 27.3% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($8,632 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Mid America Christian University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 53.6% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($12,967 vs. $8,442)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or GSU- Grambling .
GSU- Grambling vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling or MACU? 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 MACU and GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at GSU- Grambling is higher than Mid America Christian University (27% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $12,600 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $32,400)
- Mid America Christian University students graduate with a $10,559 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($27,438 vs. $37,997)
- MACU graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($283 vs. $392)
- More MACU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/