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Overview |
MC | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MC | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1120/1380 | ||
| 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 | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $280 |
Diversity |
MC | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
MC | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MC | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,536 students)
MC vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or LeTourneau University?
- LeTourneau University is 71.3% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at LeTourneau University than Mississippi College ($33,670.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than LeTourneau University ($20,874 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 14% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,370 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($20,412 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or MC .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 52 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MC (3.56)
- LeTourneau University has a higher acceptance rate (48.8%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or LeTourneau 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 LeTourneau University and MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than LeTourneau University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $12,000 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,084 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,084)
- MC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($258 vs. $280)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/