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Overview |
Finlandia University | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Finlandia University | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McMurry University is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Finlandia University for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at McMurry University than Finlandia University ($29,972.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Finlandia University ($18,757 vs. $20,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 7.9% lower than costs at Finlandia University ($9,250 vs. $9,978)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 49.7% larger than aid received Finlandia University ($23,537 vs. $15,722)
Finlandia University vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Finlandia University .
- The average SAT score at McMurry University (887) is 1 points higher than at Finlandia University (886)
- Incoming Finlandia University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- Finlandia University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
Finlandia University vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University 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 Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Finlandia University (36% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,100)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $176 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Finlandia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/