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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton| Hope International University | MacMurray College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | McMurry | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
HIU | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
HIU | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
HIU | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
HIU | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
HIU | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Hope International University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 548 students)
HIU vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or McMurry?
- Hope International University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at HIU than MacMurray College ($34,500.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 33% lower than costs at Hope International University ($9,810 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($23,077 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or HIU .
- The average SAT score at MacMurray College (922) is 12 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming McMurry students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at McMurry (3.19)
HIU vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Hope International University (36% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Hope International University earn on average $1,500 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College and HIU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- MacMurray College and HIU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/