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Overview |
McPherson College | Spalding | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 788 | 1,555 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,072 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,072 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,322 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,490 | $25,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,929 | $17,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 807 | ||
| Admitted | 1,013 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 936/1126 | 853/1103 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
McPherson College | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 28% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | Spalding | ||
| 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
- Spalding University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,555 students vs. 788 students)
McPherson College vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Spalding?
- McPherson College is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($34,072.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at McPherson College than Spalding University ($34,072.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McPherson College than Spalding ($25,490 vs. $25,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 21.7% lower than costs at McPherson College ($8,480 vs. $10,322)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 27.7% larger than aid received Spalding University ($22,929 vs. $17,961)
McPherson College vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 30 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Spalding students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than McPherson College (83.8%)
McPherson College vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or Spalding? 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 Spalding and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Spalding University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $1,100 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,200)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Spalding graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/