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Mercer Georgia Samford University Ogelthorpe Sewanee Furman Millsaps Emory KSU Belmont Elon Covenant College| Berry College | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berry College | MC | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berry College | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berry College | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Berry College | MC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Berry College | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or MC?
- Berry College is 99.2% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at Berry College than Mississippi College ($39,150.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Berry College ($20,874 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 17.5% lower than costs at Berry College ($11,818 vs. $13,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berry College as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 75.5% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($29,670 vs. $16,904)
Berry College vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 73 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MC (3.56)
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than MC (40%)
Berry College vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Berry College is higher than Mississippi College (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Berry College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/