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Overview |
McMurry | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 62% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alderson Broaddus College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (767 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than MacMurray College ($31,200.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 3.7% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($9,810 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($24,656 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 58 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than MacMurray College (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $7,700 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,200)
- Alderson Broaddus College and McMurry graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College and McMurry 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 Alderson Broaddus College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/