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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Millsaps Samford University UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Texas State UNT| Mississippi College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | HBU | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
MC | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
MC | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MC | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 74.2% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at HBU than Mississippi College ($34,250.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than MC ($19,515 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 29.4% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($9,130 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 59.2% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($26,908 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 46 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or HBU? 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 HBU and MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Houston Baptist University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $7,500 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,100)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/