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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| MacMurray College | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
McMurry | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $194 |
Diversity |
McMurry | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
McMurry | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 9% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- MacMurray College is 187.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at McMurry than University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,740.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,810 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than MacMurray College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($14,175 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 146 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than MacMurray College (61% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $9,300 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $38,200)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $7,207 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($18,793 vs. $26,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/