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GSU- Grambling Tennessee State University Jackson State University TSU Xavier University of Louisiana PVAMU Dillard University CBU Tuskegee University SUNO Florida A&M TROY| Southern University and A & M College | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | MCA | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $341 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 116 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 550.7% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 550.7% higher at MCA than Southern University and A & M College ($32,400.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 5.4% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($8,890 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Memphis College of Art (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($7,514 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Southern University and A & M College .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
Southern University and A & M College vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or MCA? 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 MCA and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Southern University and A & M College (32% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $8,100 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $29,900)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($30,750 vs. $33,000)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($317 vs. $341)
- More MCA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/