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Maryville University of Saint Louis Millsaps Samford University Southeast Missouri State University Trine University SIUE Gannon University Saint Louis University-Main Campus University of Missouri-St Louis Westminster College Ole Miss University of Dayton| Mississippi College | Webster University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | Webster University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MC | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
MC | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
MC | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MC | Webster University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Webster University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Webster University?
- Webster University is 50.8% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Webster University than Mississippi College ($29,640.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Webster University ($20,874 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 4.9% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,818 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($20,944 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 3 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming MC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at MC (3.56)
- Webster University has a higher acceptance rate (55.1%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Webster 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 Webster University and MC.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Mississippi College (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $2,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,100)
- Webster University and MC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Webster University and MC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/