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| MacMurray College | Olivet College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | OC Comets | ||
| 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
- Olivet College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (919 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 14.1% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at OC Comets than MacMurray College ($31,664.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 14.6% lower than costs at Olivet College ($9,810 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($23,361 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 9 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming McMurry students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at OC Comets (20)
McMurry vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than MacMurray College (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $1,100 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets 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/