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Baylor SMU Texas A&M UT Austin Trinity UT Arlington USD Rice UNT Texas Tech DBU Elon| Mississippi College | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | TCU | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
MC | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MC | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
MC | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MC | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 52% | ||
Campus |
MC | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 174.2% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.2% higher at TCU than Mississippi College ($53,890.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than TCU ($20,874 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 20.6% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,818 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 65.9% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($28,048 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or MC .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 114 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming TCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at MC (3.56)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or TCU? 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 TCU and MC.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Mississippi College (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $13,500 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,100)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/