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Overview |
McMurry | MBTS | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 35% |
Admission |
McMurry | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 105 | ||
| Admitted | - | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 61.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $175 |
Diversity |
McMurry | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
McMurry | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 61% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | MBTS | ||
| 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
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (3,772 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or MBTS?
- MacMurray College is 223.3% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.3% higher at McMurry than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($27,740.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 39.2% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,810 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than MacMurray College (35% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($5,774 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (983) is 61 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming MBTS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry (20)
McMurry vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or MBTS? 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 MBTS and McMurry.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $8,996 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($17,004 vs. $26,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBTS students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/