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Howard Morehouse Georgia State Millsaps Samford University CAU Georgia NCAT KSU Florida A&M MHC Oberlin| Spelman College | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | MC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,633 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,915 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,915 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,293 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,403 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,994 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Spelman | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,610 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 3,617 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.1% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Spelman | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Spelman | MC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Spelman | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (4,087 students vs. 3,633 students)
Spelman vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or MC?
- Spelman College is 32.9% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($26,915.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Spelman than Mississippi College ($26,915.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Spelman ($21,135 vs. $37,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 28.3% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,700 vs. $16,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Spelman College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 51.1% larger than aid received Spelman College ($18,118 vs. $11,994)
Spelman vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 91 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming MC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MC (3.56)
- MC has a higher acceptance rate (48.9%) than Spelman (34.1%)
Spelman vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or MC? 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 MC and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Mississippi College (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $7,200 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/