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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | MacMurray College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | McMurry | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
ISU | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
ISU | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ISU | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 548 students)
ISU vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or McMurry?
- MacMurray College is 134.3% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at McMurry than Illinois State University ($27,740.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 8.1% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($9,810 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than MacMurray College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($11,619 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 168 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming ISU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at McMurry (3.19)
ISU vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than MacMurray College (71% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,200)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/