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Overview |
Belhaven University | MC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Belhaven University | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $258 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Belhaven University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,627 students)
Belhaven University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or MC?
- Belhaven University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Belhaven University than Mississippi College ($27,980.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than MC ($19,794 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 29.9% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($9,100 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 1% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($17,067 vs. $16,904)
Belhaven University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Belhaven University has a higher acceptance rate (42.6%) than MC (40%)
Belhaven University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Belhaven University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,900)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $3,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,402)
- MC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven 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/