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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | MacMurray College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | McMurry | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $268 |
Diversity |
CSU | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CSU | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 548 students)
CSU vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or McMurry?
- MacMurray College is 262.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.3% higher at McMurry than Chicago State University ($27,740.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 40.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,810 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than MacMurray College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or CSU .
- The average SAT score at MacMurray College (922) is 47 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming McMurry students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or McMurry? 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 McMurry and CSU.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Chicago State University (36% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $100 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,250)
- McMurry graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($268 vs. $323)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/