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Overview |
MCC | Richland College | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,942 | 20,032 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mclennan.edu | dcccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Richland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,180 | $1,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,430 | $5,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,767 | $10,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,362 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,508 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
MCC | Richland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MCC | Richland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Richland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,366 | $8,857 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $91 |
Diversity |
MCC | Richland College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
MCC | Richland College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
MCC | Richland College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Richland College is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (20,032 students vs. 6,942 students)
MCC vs. Richland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Richland College?
- McLennan Community College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Richland College for in-state tuition ($3,720.00 vs. $3,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at MCC than Richland College ($5,430.00 vs. $5,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McLennan Community College are 34.9% lower than costs at Richland College ($7,767 vs. $10,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McLennan Community College than Richland College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McLennan Community College students is ?% larger than aid received Richland College ($6,508 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or Richland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Richland College or MCC .
MCC vs. Richland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC or Richland College? 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 Richland College and MCC.
- Graduates from Richland College earn on average $4,400 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $33,800)
- Richland College students graduate with a $1,509 lower median federal student loan debt than MCC graduates. ($8,857 vs. $10,366)
- Richland College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MCC graduates. ($91 vs. $107)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Richland College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/