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Overview |
MC | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MC | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
MC | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MC | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MC | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 105% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at Abilene Christian University than Mississippi College ($40,300.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Abilene Christian University ($20,874 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 2.8% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($11,500 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 55.5% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($26,280 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 14 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MC (3.56)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and MC.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Mississippi College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $1,900 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,325)
- MC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/