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Penn State Millsaps Samford University UHart CCSU Monmouth University Delaware Valley University Quinnipiac Ole Miss University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown UConn Jackson State University| University of Saint Joseph | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | MC | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 |
USJ | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
USJ | MC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
USJ | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
USJ | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or MC?
- University of Saint Joseph is 113.9% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at USJ than Mississippi College ($42,050.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than USJ ($20,874 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 12% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($11,818 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 67.5% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($28,311 vs. $16,904)
USJ vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 174 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming MC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than MC (40%)
USJ vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or MC? 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 MC and USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Mississippi College (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $7,100 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USJ 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/