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Overview |
CSE | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSE | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
CSE | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSE | McMurry University | ||
| 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
- McMurry University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or McMurry University?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 9.8% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at CSE than McMurry University ($32,900.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than CSE ($18,757 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 37.8% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($9,250 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 27.1% larger than aid received McMurry University ($29,905 vs. $23,537)
CSE vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or CSE .
- The average SAT score at McMurry University (887) is 81 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
CSE vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or McMurry University? 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 University and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than McMurry University (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $1,800 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,700)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,824 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,824)
- CSE graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/