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Overview |
Alabama | MC | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alabama | MC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 3,946 students)
Alabama vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or MC?
- Mississippi College is 77.1% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at Alabama than Mississippi College ($31,460.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than MC ($20,592 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 22.1% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($11,818 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 7.8% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($16,904 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 75 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MC (3.56)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than MC (40%)
Alabama vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Mississippi College (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $5,800 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $44,100)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/