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Overview |
McMurry | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
McMurry | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
McMurry | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
McMurry | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 52% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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
- St. Andrews University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (809 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at St. Andrews University than MacMurray College ($28,600.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 17% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,810 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than MacMurray College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($17,026 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at MacMurray College (922) is 4 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming McMurry students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
McMurry vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than MacMurray College (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $1,800 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/