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Overview |
Arkansas | MC | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | MC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 3,946 students)
Arkansas vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or MC?
- Mississippi College is 156.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Arkansas than Mississippi College ($25,420.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than MC ($16,208 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,818 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 99.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($16,904 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 48 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MC (3.56)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than MC (40%)
Arkansas vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Mississippi College (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $6,300 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,100)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/