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Overview |
MCA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 116 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mca.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,890 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
MCA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | - | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
MCA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $341 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
MCA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
MCA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 116 students)
MCA vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCA or East Texas Baptist University?
- Memphis College of Art is 18% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at MCA than East Texas Baptist University ($32,400.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 14.7% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($8,890 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($16,552 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MCA or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or MCA .
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MCA (3.33)
MCA vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCA or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and MCA.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Memphis College of Art (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $12,200 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $29,900)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $33,000)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($268 vs. $341)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/