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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | MC | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 3,946 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or MC?
- Azusa Pacific University is 111.9% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.9% higher at Azusa Pacific University than Mississippi College ($41,650.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Azusa Pacific University ($20,874 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 28.2% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($9,222 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Azusa Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 62.5% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($27,474 vs. $16,904)
Azusa Pacific University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 26 points higher than at Azusa Pacific University (1080)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MC (3.56)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than MC (40%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University 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 Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than Mississippi College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $10,100 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $44,100)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/