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Overview |
McMurry | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
McMurry | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
McMurry | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 61% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Tennessee State University | ||
| 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
- Tennessee State University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Tennessee State University?
- MacMurray College is 289.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at McMurry than Tennessee State University ($27,740.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 14.8% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($8,542 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than MacMurray College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($17,315 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is the same as at Tennessee State University (36% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $200 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/