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Queens Campbell University Millsaps Samford University UNC Charlotte GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC Winthrop University Barton College Methodist Catawba College| Mississippi College | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,087 | 3,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,246 | $40,096 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $40,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,135 | $21,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,118 | $36,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
MC | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,315 | 21,210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,620 | 18,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.9% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 3.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 990/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
MC | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
MC | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 43% | ||
Campus |
MC | Wingate 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (4,087 students vs. 3,322 students)
MC vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 98% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at Wingate University than Mississippi College ($40,096.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Wingate University ($21,135 vs. $21,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 19% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,676 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Wingate University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 101% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($36,426 vs. $18,118)
MC vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 66 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than MC (48.9%)
MC vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Wingate 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 Wingate University and MC.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Mississippi College (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $8,800 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- MC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/