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Overview |
McPherson College | RSU | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
McPherson College | RSU | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $166 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 19% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McPherson College | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | RSU | ||
| 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
- Rogers State University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or RSU?
- McPherson College is 616.4% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.8% higher at McPherson College than Rogers State University ($32,494.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than McPherson College ($13,446 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 8.1% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($9,918 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Rogers State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 208.4% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($21,916 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at McPherson College (940) is 110 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming McPherson College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
McPherson College vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or RSU? 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 RSU and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Rogers State University (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $6,900 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $9,850 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($16,150 vs. $26,000)
- RSU graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($166 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/