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Overview |
Morehouse | McMurry | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 0% |
Admission |
Morehouse | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Morehouse | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 548 students)
Morehouse vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or McMurry?
- MacMurray College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at McMurry than Morehouse College ($27,740.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 48.9% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($9,810 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehouse College than MacMurray College (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($13,577 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Morehouse College (978) is 56 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Morehouse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at McMurry (3.19)
Morehouse vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or McMurry? 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 McMurry and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than MacMurray College (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $9,800 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/