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Overview |
Huntingdon College | MC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 869 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,150 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,150 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,922 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,642 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,303 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,581 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.8% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1011/1211 | 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 |
Huntingdon College | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | MC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | 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 Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (4,087 students vs. 869 students)
Huntingdon College vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or MC?
- Huntingdon College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($27,150.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Huntingdon College than Mississippi College ($27,150.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Huntingdon College ($21,135 vs. $22,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntingdon College are 16.3% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,922 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Mississippi College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($18,118 vs. $17,303)
Huntingdon College vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 114 points higher than at Huntingdon College (992)
- Incoming MC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Huntingdon College (21)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Huntingdon College (3.43)
- Huntingdon College has a higher acceptance rate (70.8%) than MC (48.9%)
Huntingdon College vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Mississippi College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Huntingdon College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,400)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $1,477 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,477)
- MC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/