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Overview |
MC | UTC | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
MC | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MC | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
MC | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MC | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MC | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or UTC?
- Mississippi College is 145.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at UTC than Mississippi College ($24,110.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than MC ($14,417 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 24.4% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($9,500 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 81.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($16,904 vs. $9,309)
MC vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 19 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming MC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MC (3.56)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or UTC? 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 UTC and MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $3,500 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $4,208 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($20,792 vs. $25,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/