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Skidmore College Millsaps Lipscomb Samford University Belmont Union College Denison Cedarville University Lee University Rhodes College Providence Bentley| Mississippi College | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | Union University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
MC | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
MC | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MC | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 2,731 students)
MC vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Union University?
- Union University is 80.6% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at Union University than Mississippi College ($35,500.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Union University ($20,874 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 10% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,740 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 68.7% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($28,520 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 57 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MC (3.56)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Union 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 Union University and MC.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Mississippi College (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $4,100 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $44,100)
- Union University students graduate with a $160 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($24,840 vs. $25,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/