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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling| Manhattan Christian College | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCC | USAO | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 132 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,014 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
MCC | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | |||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
MCC | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
MCC | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCC | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MCC | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (825 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or USAO?
- Manhattan Christian College is 156.6% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($17,014.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at USAO than Manhattan Christian College ($17,820.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than MCC ($8,390 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 28.2% lower than costs at Manhattan Christian College ($7,000 vs. $8,976)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 26.8% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($12,201 vs. $9,622)
MCC vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or MCC .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan Christian College (1025) is 26 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming MCC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at MCC (3.24)
- USAO has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than MCC (48%)
MCC vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC or USAO? 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 USAO and MCC.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Manhattan Christian College (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Manhattan Christian College earn on average $600 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,100)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/