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Missouri Valley College OU UIU CUW Mount Mercy College| MacMurray College | William Penn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,922 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $19,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
McMurry | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,264 | ||
| Admitted | - | 729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
McMurry | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
McMurry | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 59% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | William Penn 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
- William Penn University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or William Penn University?
- William Penn University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at William Penn University than MacMurray College ($27,800.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 30.3% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($7,528 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than MacMurray College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Penn University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($19,052 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or William Penn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Penn University or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
McMurry vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or William Penn 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 William Penn University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than William Penn University (36% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $6,400 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,200)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn 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/