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Overview |
MCA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 116 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mca.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,890 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
MCA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 855/1015 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $341 | N/A |
Diversity |
MCA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
MCA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
MCA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Paul Quinn College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 116 students)
MCA vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCA or Paul Quinn College?
- Memphis College of Art is 338% more expensive to attend than Paul Quinn College for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338% higher at MCA than Paul Quinn College ($32,400.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 16.2% lower than costs at Memphis College of Art ($7,650 vs. $8,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Quinn College than Memphis College of Art (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Quinn College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($12,150 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MCA or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or MCA .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
MCA vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCA or Paul Quinn 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 Paul Quinn College and MCA.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Paul Quinn College (32% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Memphis College of Art earn on average $600 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($29,900 vs. $29,300)
- More MCA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/