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Overview |
McMurry | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
McMurry | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $174 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
McMurry | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Washburn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Washburn University?
- MacMurray College is 206.7% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at McMurry than Washburn University ($27,740.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 2.3% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,810 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($7,818 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Washburn 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 Washburn University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than MacMurray College (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $4,100 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,200)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $9,100 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($16,900 vs. $26,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($174 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/