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Overview |
McMurry | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,627 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,753 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $243 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
McMurry | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 68% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Graceland University Lamoni is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 12.7% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than MacMurray College ($31,250.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 3% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($9,810 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($29,753 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Graceland University Lamoni (961) is 39 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than MacMurray College (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Graceland University Lamoni earn on average $2,800 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,200)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $2,456 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($23,544 vs. $26,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/