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Overview |
McMurry | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
McMurry | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 89.2% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than MacMurray College ($52,490.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 12.2% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,810 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than MacMurray College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($32,808 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than MacMurray College (82% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $18,100 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/