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Millsaps Samford University Harding University Abilene Christian University Ole Miss ORU Jackson State University Oklahoma City University OBU Mississippi State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central| Mississippi College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | OC | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MC | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
MC | OC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MC | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MC | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 2,537 students)
MC vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or OC?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at OC than Mississippi College ($24,550.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than MC ($20,237 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 42.7% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($8,280 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($17,601 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or MC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 12 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at MC (3.56)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or OC? 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 OC and MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $2,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $1,348 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,000)
- OC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/