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Overview |
McMurry | CUW | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
McMurry | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
McMurry | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
McMurry | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 37% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 18.1% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at CUW than MacMurray College ($32,770.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 24% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($9,810 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than MacMurray College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($23,477 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 144 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming CUW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or CUW? 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 CUW and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than MacMurray College (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $7,900 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,200)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/