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Overview |
MC | CBU | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MC | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
MC | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
MC | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MC | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 1,934 students)
MC vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 80.7% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at CBU than Mississippi College ($35,520.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than MC ($18,612 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 15.6% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,220 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 59.5% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($26,964 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 1 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming MC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MC (3.56)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or CBU? 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 CBU and MC.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Mississippi College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $6,500 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/