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