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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| MacMurray College | Kansas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | K-State | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 19,722 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $9,489 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $25,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,855 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 89% |
Admission |
McMurry | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
McMurry | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | K-State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or K-State?
- MacMurray College is 192.3% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at McMurry than Kansas State University ($27,740.00 vs. $25,560.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 3% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,810 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than MacMurray College (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($8,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or K-State? 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 K-State and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than MacMurray College (56% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $38,200)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/