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Overview |
McMurry | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 64% |
Admission |
McMurry | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
McMurry | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or UW-La Crosse?
- MacMurray College is 265.7% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at McMurry than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($27,740.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 41.3% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($6,942 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than MacMurray College (64% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin La Crosse students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($3,395 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 208 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than MacMurray College (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $11,300 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $38,200)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/