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Overview |
The Baptist College of Florida | MC | ||
| Location | Graceville, FL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 410 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baptistcollege.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Baptist College of Florida | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,550 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,550 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,082 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,430 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,289 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
The Baptist College of Florida | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.4% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1140/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
The Baptist College of Florida | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Baptist College of Florida | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,104 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $258 |
Diversity |
The Baptist College of Florida | MC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
The Baptist College of Florida | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 50% | ||
Campus |
The Baptist College of Florida | 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 The Baptist College of Florida based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 410 students)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Baptist College of Florida or MC?
- Mississippi College is 70.2% more expensive to attend than The Baptist College of Florida for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $11,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at MC than The Baptist College of Florida ($19,656.00 vs. $11,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Baptist College of Florida than MC ($10,430 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Baptist College of Florida are 132.5% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($5,082 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The Baptist College of Florida as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 82% larger than aid received The Baptist College of Florida ($16,904 vs. $9,289)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Baptist College of Florida or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or The Baptist College of Florida .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 160 points higher than at The Baptist College of Florida (946)
- Incoming MC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (20)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (3.08)
- The Baptist College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than MC (40%)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Baptist College of Florida 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 The Baptist College of Florida.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than The Baptist College of Florida (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $7,500 more per year than The Baptist College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,600)
- The Baptist College of Florida students graduate with a $4,896 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($20,104 vs. $25,000)
- The Baptist College of Florida graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Baptist College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/