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Overview |
MC | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1060/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MC | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
MC | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MC | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MC | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,283 students)
MC vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 79.9% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Carroll University than Mississippi College ($35,360.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Carroll University ($20,874 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 2.2% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($11,564 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 41.6% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($23,933 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 19 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming MC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and MC.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Mississippi College (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $100 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/