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Overview |
MC | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
MC | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
MC | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MC | La Salle 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
- La Salle University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 66.1% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at La Salle University than Mississippi College ($32,640.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than MC ($17,552 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 23.1% lower than costs at La Salle University ($11,818 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 71.7% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($29,025 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 116 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming MC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or La Salle 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 La Salle University and MC.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Mississippi College (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $14,200 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/