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Missouri Southern Northwest Truman State Central National American University-Independence| MacMurray College | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | MWSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
McMurry | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $225 |
Diversity |
McMurry | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
McMurry | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or MWSU?
- MacMurray College is 324.2% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at McMurry than Missouri Western State University ($27,740.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 4% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,810 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($10,531 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or MWSU? 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 MWSU and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Missouri Western State University (36% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $1,700 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $4,182 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($21,818 vs. $26,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/