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| Governors State University | MacMurray College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | McMurry | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
GSU | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $268 |
Diversity |
GSU | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
GSU | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
GSU | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 548 students)
GSU vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or McMurry?
- MacMurray College is 269.3% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at McMurry than Governors State University ($27,740.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 12.1% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,810 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($11,987 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or GSU .
- The average SAT score at MacMurray College (922) is 11 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming McMurry students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at McMurry (3.19)
GSU vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,200)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($17,250 vs. $26,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($178 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/