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CBU HBU University of Southern Mississippi HSU| Memphis College of Art | Dallas Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCA | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 116 | 247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mca.edu | dallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCA | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $19,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $19,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,890 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
MCA | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 354 | ||
| Admitted | - | 177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 793/1077 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MCA | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCA | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,000 | $28,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $341 | $295 |
Diversity |
MCA | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
MCA | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
MCA | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dallas Christian College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (247 students vs. 116 students)
MCA vs. Dallas Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCA or Dallas Christian College?
- Memphis College of Art is 66% more expensive to attend than Dallas Christian College for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at MCA than Dallas Christian College ($32,400.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 8.2% lower than costs at Dallas Christian College ($8,890 vs. $9,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Christian College than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Christian College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($12,169 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MCA or Dallas Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dallas Christian College or MCA .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Dallas Christian College (3.06)
MCA vs. Dallas Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCA or Dallas Christian College? 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 Dallas Christian College and MCA.
- The graduation rate at Dallas Christian College is higher than Memphis College of Art (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Dallas Christian College earn on average $11,300 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $29,900)
- Dallas Christian College students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($28,621 vs. $33,000)
- Dallas Christian College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($295 vs. $341)
- More Dallas Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/