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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| MacMurray College | Kentucky State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | KY State | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,726 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | kysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $11,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $8,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
McMurry | KY State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,870 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,626 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | KY State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
McMurry | KY State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
McMurry | KY State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 76% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | KY State | ||
| 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or KY State?
- MacMurray College is 253.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at McMurry than Kentucky State University ($27,740.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 21.5% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($8,076 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than MacMurray College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($8,257 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 9 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming McMurry students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at KY State (2.72)
McMurry vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or KY State? 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 KY State and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Kentucky State University (36% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $7,200 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $31,000)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/