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Overview |
MC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
MC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 18% | ||
Campus |
MC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 148.9% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.9% higher at University of St Thomas than Mississippi College ($48,930.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than University of St Thomas ($20,874 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 6.5% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($11,818 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 91% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($32,284 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or MC .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 96 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MC (3.56)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and MC.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Mississippi College (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $17,900 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- MC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/