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RU Marymount University Bethel College-North Newton Longwood University Marywood Southwestern College Notre Dame of Maryland University| McPherson College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McPherson College | MBC | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | - | ||
| Admitted | 952 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
McPherson College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 22% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or MBC?
- McPherson College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at McPherson College than Mary Baldwin College ($32,494.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than McPherson College ($18,746 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 4.1% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,918 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 11.3% larger than aid received McPherson College ($24,389 vs. $21,916)
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 69 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
McPherson College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or MBC? 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 MBC and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than McPherson College (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $5,800 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $38,400)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/