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Overview |
Arkansas | MCC | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | mccks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $17,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $17,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $9,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $23,523 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $9,878 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | MCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 56 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 56 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 67.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Arkansas | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Arkansas | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | MCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 145 students)
Arkansas vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or MCC?
- Manhattan Christian College is 128.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($17,524.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Arkansas than Manhattan Christian College ($26,690.00 vs. $17,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than MCC ($17,475 vs. $23,523)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 43.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,244 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan Christian College students is 21.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,878 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. MCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 129 points higher than at MCC (1025)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCC (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MCC (3.24)
- MCC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or MCC? 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 MCC and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Manhattan Christian College (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $13,700 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,700)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/