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Overview |
Messiah College | TCU | ||
| Location | Grantham, PA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | messiah.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Messiah College | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,550 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,550 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,120 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,519 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Messiah College | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,438 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 1,936 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Messiah College | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Messiah College | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Messiah College | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Messiah College | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Messiah College | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Messiah College based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,231 students)
Messiah College vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Messiah College or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Messiah College for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at TCU than Messiah College ($53,890.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Messiah College than TCU ($24,120 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messiah College are 23.3% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,560 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Messiah College ($28,048 vs. $27,519)
Messiah College vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Messiah College or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Messiah College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 91 points higher than at Messiah College (1129)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Messiah College (25)
- Accepted freshman Messiah College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Messiah College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than TCU (56.1%)
Messiah College vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Messiah College or TCU? 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 TCU and Messiah College.
- The graduation rate at Messiah College is the same as at Texas Christian University (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Messiah College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,489 lower median federal student loan debt than Messiah College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,989)
- TCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Messiah College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Messiah College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/