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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| MacMurray College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | Parkside | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 67% |
Admission |
McMurry | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Parkside?
- MacMurray College is 340.5% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at McMurry than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($27,740.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 23.1% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($7,966 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than MacMurray College (67% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($7,098 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 48 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Parkside? 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 Parkside and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (36% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $2,800 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,200)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,035 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/