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Overview |
McMurry | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Pitt State | ||
| 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Pitt State?
- MacMurray College is 361.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at McMurry than Pittsburg State University ($27,740.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 4.1% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($9,426 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pittsburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($3,070 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than MacMurray College (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,200)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/