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Overview |
MC | Memphis | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,087 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,246 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,135 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,118 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
MC | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,315 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 1,620 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.9% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MC | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
MC | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MC | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MC | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 4,087 students)
MC vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Memphis?
- Mississippi College is 137.6% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($20,246.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at MC than University of Memphis ($20,246.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than MC ($13,656 vs. $21,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 22.8% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,344 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than University of Memphis (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 61.3% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($18,118 vs. $11,234)
MC vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 77 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming MC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than MC (48.9%)
MC vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Memphis? 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 Memphis and MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than University of Memphis (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- MC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/