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Overview |
McMurry | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
McMurry | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Missouri Valley 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Missouri Valley College?
- MacMurray College is 33% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at McMurry than Missouri Valley College ($27,740.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 5% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,810 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($17,514 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
McMurry vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Missouri Valley College (36% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $36,500)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/