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Overview |
McMurry | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
McMurry | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 855/1015 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
McMurry | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Paul Quinn 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
- Paul Quinn College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Paul Quinn College?
- MacMurray College is 275% more expensive to attend than Paul Quinn College for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275% higher at McMurry than Paul Quinn College ($27,740.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 28.2% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($7,650 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Quinn College than MacMurray College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Quinn College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($12,150 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at MacMurray College (922) is 150 points higher than at Paul Quinn College (772)
- Incoming McMurry students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Paul Quinn College (16)
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
McMurry vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Paul Quinn 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 Paul Quinn College and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Paul Quinn College (36% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $29,300)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/