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Overview |
MC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
MC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MC | St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,253 students)
MC vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 73.8% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at St. Mary's University than Mississippi College ($34,154.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than St. Mary's University ($20,874 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 3.2% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($11,448 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 50.5% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($25,439 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 68 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MC (3.56)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and MC.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Mississippi College (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $5,900 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/