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Overview |
McMurry | Avila University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #707 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
McMurry | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 933/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Avila University | ||
| 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
- Avila University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,306 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Avila University?
- MacMurray College is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at McMurry than Avila University ($27,740.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 27.2% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($7,710 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than MacMurray College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($14,244 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Avila University (986) is 64 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Avila University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Avila University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Avila 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 Avila University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Avila University is higher than MacMurray College (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $6,900 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,200)
- Avila University and McMurry graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Avila University 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 Avila University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/