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Millsaps Samford University Ole Miss Jackson State University Mississippi State| Mississippi College | High Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | HPU | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
MC | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1103/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MC | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
MC | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MC | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 75% | ||
Campus |
MC | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or HPU?
- High Point University is 86.4% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at HPU than Mississippi College ($36,636.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than HPU ($20,874 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 39.8% lower than costs at High Point University ($11,818 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 12% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($18,930 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or MC .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 7 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or HPU? 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 HPU and MC.
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $2,100 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $2,579 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($22,421 vs. $25,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/