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Millsaps Samford University Oakwood University Union College Ole Miss Andrews University Jackson State University Mississippi State Southwestern Adventist University| Mississippi College | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,087 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,246 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,135 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,118 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,315 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,620 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.9% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
MC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 77% | ||
Campus |
MC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (4,087 students vs. 3,154 students)
MC vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Southern Adventist University than Mississippi College ($24,350.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Southern Adventist University ($21,135 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 50.1% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($8,460 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Mississippi College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 45% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($18,118 vs. $12,495)
MC vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or MC .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MC (3.56)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than MC (48.9%)
MC vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is the same as at Southern Adventist University (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $500 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- MC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/