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NSU CBU UCO-Central University of Southern Mississippi| Rogers State University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RSU | MCA | ||
| Location | Claremore, OK | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,155 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rsu.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
RSU | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,320 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,725 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,107 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 0% |
Admission |
RSU | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
RSU | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RSU | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,150 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $341 |
Diversity |
RSU | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 19% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
RSU | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
RSU | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rogers State University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 116 students)
RSU vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RSU or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 614.3% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163% higher at MCA than Rogers State University ($32,400.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 20.6% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($8,890 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rogers State University than Memphis College of Art (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rogers State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($7,107 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, RSU or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or RSU .
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MCA (3.33)
RSU vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RSU or MCA? 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 MCA and RSU.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Rogers State University (32% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Rogers State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $29,900)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $16,850 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($16,150 vs. $33,000)
- RSU graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($166 vs. $341)
- More RSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/