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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Paul Smith's College| MacMurray College | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 77% |
Admission |
McMurry | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 66 | ||
| Admitted | - | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 100% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
McMurry | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,133 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Clarkson College?
- MacMurray College is 86.4% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at McMurry than Clarkson College ($27,740.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 34.7% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($7,284 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson College than MacMurray College (77% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($9,554 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 128 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Clarkson College? 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 Clarkson College and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than MacMurray College (56% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $13,400 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $38,200)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Clarkson College 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/