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Overview |
MC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
MC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 157.5% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Mississippi College ($50,624.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Widener University-Main Campus ($20,874 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 28.6% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($11,818 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 91.7% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($32,412 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 74 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and MC.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Mississippi College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $15,400 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/