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Overview |
Talladega College | McMurry | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 903 | 548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,934 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Talladega College | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Talladega College | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $268 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Talladega College | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Talladega College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (903 students vs. 548 students)
Talladega College vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or McMurry?
- MacMurray College is 128.7% more expensive to attend than Talladega College for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at McMurry than Talladega College ($27,740.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 9.8% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($8,934 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Talladega College than MacMurray College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Talladega College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($10,082 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega College or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
Talladega College vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega College 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 Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Talladega College (36% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $26,500)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $2,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,822)
- McMurry graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($268 vs. $298)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/