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Overview |
EIU | McMurry | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
EIU | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EIU | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
EIU | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 548 students)
EIU vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or McMurry?
- MacMurray College is 185.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.6% higher at McMurry than Eastern Illinois University ($27,740.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 10.2% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,810 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 88 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at McMurry (3.19)
EIU vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than MacMurray College (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,300 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,200)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($23,650 vs. $26,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/