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Overview |
MC | Fisher | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,087 | 3,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,246 | $38,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $38,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,342 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,135 | $28,969 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,118 | $23,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,315 | 4,600 | ||
| Admitted | 1,620 | 3,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.9% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
MC | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MC | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 7% | ||
Campus |
MC | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (4,087 students vs. 3,674 students)
MC vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 90.5% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($38,566.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.5% higher at Fisher than Mississippi College ($38,566.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Fisher ($21,135 vs. $28,969)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 12.9% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($12,700 vs. $14,342)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Mississippi College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 30.3% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($23,599 vs. $18,118)
MC vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 19 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming MC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than MC (48.9%)
MC vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Fisher? 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 Fisher and MC.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Mississippi College (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $6,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,100)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($23,900 vs. $25,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/