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Overview |
McMurry | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
McMurry | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
McMurry | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Edgewood College | ||
| 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 20.9% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Edgewood College than MacMurray College ($33,550.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 23.5% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($9,810 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than MacMurray College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($19,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 128 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than MacMurray College (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $7,800 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,200)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Edgewood 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/