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Overview |
McMurry | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
McMurry | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $205 |
Diversity |
McMurry | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
McMurry | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or National Louis University?
- MacMurray College is 157.9% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.9% higher at McMurry than National Louis University ($27,740.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 37.6% lower than costs at National Louis University ($9,810 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than MacMurray College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by National Louis University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($9,641 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or National Louis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National Louis University or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
McMurry vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or National Louis University? 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 National Louis University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than National Louis University (36% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $11,100 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,200)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $6,163 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($19,837 vs. $26,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/