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Overview |
McMurry | Coe College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McMurry | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $290 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
McMurry | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 56% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Coe College | ||
| 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
- Coe College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Coe College?
- Coe College is 81.4% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Coe College than MacMurray College ($50,314.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 11.3% lower than costs at Coe College ($9,810 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($43,143 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 204 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Coe College? 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 Coe College and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than MacMurray College (69% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $9,900 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $2,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,105)
- McMurry graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($268 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/