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CBU Talladega College University of Southern Mississippi Alabama State| Stillman College | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | MCA | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 0% |
Admission |
Stillman College | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Stillman College | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $341 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Stillman College | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | - | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stillman College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (744 students vs. 116 students)
Stillman College vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 239.3% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.3% higher at MCA than Stillman College ($32,400.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 13.1% lower than costs at Stillman College ($8,890 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stillman College than Memphis College of Art (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($12,049 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Stillman College .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
Stillman College vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Stillman College is higher than Memphis College of Art (34% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Memphis College of Art earn on average $400 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($29,900 vs. $29,500)
- Memphis College of Art students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($33,000 vs. $34,000)
- MCA graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($341 vs. $351)
- More MCA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/