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Millsaps Samford University Lee University Ole Miss Jackson State University Mississippi State SCAD Liberty University| Mississippi College | Johnson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
MC | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MC | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
MC | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MC | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 43% | ||
Campus |
MC | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 939 students)
MC vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Johnson University?
- Mississippi College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at MC than Johnson University ($19,656.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Johnson University ($20,874 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 36.4% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($8,664 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 79.4% larger than aid received Johnson University ($16,904 vs. $9,423)
MC vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 71 points higher than at Johnson University (1035)
- Incoming MC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- Johnson University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Johnson 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 Johnson University and MC.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Mississippi College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $3,620 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($21,380 vs. $25,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/