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CBU Liberty University Carson-Newman College UTC University of Southern Mississippi Tennessee ETSU Sewanee Wofford College| Maryville College | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryville College | MCA | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Maryville College | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Maryville College | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $341 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Maryville College | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | - | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maryville College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,069 students vs. 116 students)
Maryville College vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or MCA?
- Maryville College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than MCA for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Maryville College than Memphis College of Art ($36,880.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 41.9% lower than costs at Maryville College ($8,890 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($30,782 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Maryville College .
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MCA (3.33)
Maryville College vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College or MCA? 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 MCA and Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Memphis College of Art (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $9,600 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $29,900)
- Maryville College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,000)
- Maryville College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($279 vs. $341)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/