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Overview |
MC | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MC | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
MC | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
MC | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MC | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 82.5% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Eastern University than Mississippi College ($35,864.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Eastern University ($20,874 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 5.1% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,818 vs. $12,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 51.1% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($25,542 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 80 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MC (3.56)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Eastern 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 Eastern University and MC.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Mississippi College (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $1,800 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- MC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/