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Overview |
TC | MACU | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 642 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | texascollege.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TC | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,208 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,208 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,174 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,263 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 91% |
Admission |
TC | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
TC | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TC | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $283 |
Diversity |
TC | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
TC | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
TC | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 642 students)
TC vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TC or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 114% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114% higher at MACU than Texas College ($17,568.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than MACU ($11,174 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 2.8% lower than costs at Mid America Christian University ($8,400 vs. $8,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than Texas College (91% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Texas College ($12,967 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, TC or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or TC .
TC vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TC or MACU? 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 MACU and TC.
- The graduation rate at MACU is higher than Texas College (23% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $17,200 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $27,800)
- Mid America Christian University students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($27,438 vs. $31,000)
- MACU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($283 vs. $320)
- More MACU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/