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Millsaps Samford University University of Southern Mississippi Ole Miss Jackson State University Mississippi State University of Mobile| Mississippi College | William Carey University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MC | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
MC | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MC | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MC | William Carey University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Carey University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or William Carey University?
- Mississippi College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than William Carey University for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at MC than William Carey University ($19,656.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than MC ($15,271 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 58.4% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($7,463 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as William Carey University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 26.8% larger than aid received William Carey University ($16,904 vs. $13,331)
MC vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 35 points higher than at William Carey University (1071)
- Incoming MC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at William Carey University (24)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- William Carey University has a higher acceptance rate (53.6%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or William Carey 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 William Carey University and MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is the same as at William Carey University (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $3,200 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $4,808 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($20,192 vs. $25,000)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/