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Overview |
MC | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MC | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MC | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
MC | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
MC | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 57% | ||
Campus |
MC | Fisk University | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 1,055 students)
MC vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Fisk University than Mississippi College ($21,600.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than MC ($20,578 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 2.8% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($11,500 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($18,580 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 169 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming MC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Fisk 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 Fisk University and MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Fisk University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $35,900)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- MC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/