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Overview |
MCC | Tyler Junior College | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,942 | 11,901 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mclennan.edu | tjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Tyler Junior College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,180 | $960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,430 | $3,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,767 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,362 | $10,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,508 | $6,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
MCC | Tyler Junior 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 | Tyler Junior College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Tyler Junior College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,366 | $10,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $110 |
Diversity |
MCC | Tyler Junior College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MCC | Tyler Junior College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MCC | Tyler Junior College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tyler Junior College is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (11,901 students vs. 6,942 students)
MCC vs. Tyler Junior College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Tyler Junior College?
- McLennan Community College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Tyler Junior College for in-state tuition ($3,720.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at MCC than Tyler Junior College ($5,430.00 vs. $3,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McLennan Community College than Tyler Junior College ($6,362 vs. $10,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McLennan Community College are 14.7% lower than costs at Tyler Junior College ($7,767 vs. $8,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McLennan Community College than Tyler Junior College (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McLennan Community College students is 7.6% larger than aid received Tyler Junior College ($6,508 vs. $6,047)
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or Tyler Junior College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tyler Junior College or MCC .
MCC vs. Tyler Junior College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC or Tyler Junior 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 Tyler Junior College and MCC.
- Graduates from Tyler Junior College earn on average $2,600 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $33,800)
- McLennan Community College students graduate with a $359 lower median federal student loan debt than Tyler Junior College graduates. ($10,366 vs. $10,725)
- MCC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Tyler Junior College graduates. ($107 vs. $110)
- More Tyler Junior College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/