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Overview |
MC | JCU | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
MC | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MC | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MC | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 2,922 students)
MC vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 131.4% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.4% higher at JCU than Mississippi College ($45,490.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than JCU ($20,874 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 11.7% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,818 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 79.9% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($30,415 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or MC .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 21 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MC (3.56)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or JCU? 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 JCU and MC.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Mississippi College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,500 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- MC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU 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/