Mississippi College
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,423 students.
About This School
Mississippi College is a private nonprofit institution located in Clinton, Mississippi with approximately 2,423 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 49% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $20,911 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $44,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Mississippi College (MC) is a private university affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention and located in Clinton, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1826, MC is the second oldest Baptist-affiliated college or university in the United States and the oldest college or university in Mississippi.
The numbers tell a reasonably encouraging story here — median debt of $17,759 is modest, and the net price of roughly $21K/year is manageable for a private school, making it a decent value pick for students drawn to a faith-based, Baptist-affiliated community with deep Mississippi roots. That said, a 63% graduation rate is a real concern worth discussing, meaning roughly 1 in 3 students who start here don't finish — so ask hard questions about academic support before committing. Worth considering if you want a small, values-centered campus and have a clear academic plan, but students who need strong retention infrastructure may want to compare options carefully.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,423 undergraduates).
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Northwest Mississippi Community College
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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