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Overview |
MCC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 132 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,014 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
MCC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| 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 |
MCC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $226 |
Diversity |
MCC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MCC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Manhattan Christian College is 62.8% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($17,014.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Manhattan Christian College ($30,441.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than MCC ($19,889 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 21.3% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($8,976 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 20% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($11,545 vs. $9,622)
MCC vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or MCC .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 178 points higher than at MCC (1025)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MCC (3.24)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than MCC (48%)
MCC vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and MCC.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Manhattan Christian College (69% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $17,500 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $36,700)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/