- Both Mississippi College (MC) and William Carey University are private.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- MC has more expensive tuition of $21,698 than William Carey University ($14,685).
- MC has tighter acceptance rate of 39.03% than William Carey University (48.82%).
- William Carey University is larger with 5,662 students than MC (3,946 students).
Mississippi College View More Rivals | William Carey University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Mississippi | Rankings | #1 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Clinton, MS | Location | Hattiesburg, MS |
MC| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,698 | Undergraduate | $14,685 |
| $13,596 | Graduate | $12,672 |
| $14,690 | Financial Aid | $10,513 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 39.03% | Acceptance Rate | 48.82% |
| 50.04% | Yield | 40.69% |
| Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,946 | Total Students | 5,662 |
| 2,396 | Undergraduate | 3,291 |
| 1,550 | Graduate | 2,371 |
| 650 | Online Enrollment | 1,241 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $44,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,611) $7,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) $3,450 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,368 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $3,510 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 200 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 209 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 459 Full-time 277 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 493 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| $70,963 for Faculties $49,631 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,035 for Faculties $39,244 Part-time |