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Overview |
Illinois College | McMurry | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Illinois College | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Illinois College | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Illinois College | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 548 students)
Illinois College vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or McMurry?
- Illinois College is 29% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Illinois College than MacMurray College ($35,796.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 1.6% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,810 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($29,785 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at McMurry (3.19)
Illinois College vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than MacMurray College (57% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $7,100 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/