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Overview |
McMurry | SIUE | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
McMurry | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
McMurry | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 16% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or SIUE?
- MacMurray College is 198.1% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.1% higher at McMurry than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($27,740.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 4.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,810 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than MacMurray College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($10,649 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 148 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or SIUE? 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 SIUE and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than MacMurray College (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $8,800 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,200)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $4,570 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($21,430 vs. $26,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE 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/