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Overview |
McMurry | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
McMurry | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $348 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
McMurry | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Virginia Union University?
- MacMurray College is 163.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.4% higher at McMurry than Virginia Union University ($27,740.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 5.6% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($9,286 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than MacMurray College (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($8,597 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at MacMurray College (922) is 150 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming McMurry students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
McMurry vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Virginia Union University (36% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $33,300)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $33,750)
- McMurry graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($268 vs. $348)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/