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Overview |
McMurry | BSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
McMurry | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
McMurry | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 9% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or BSU?
- MacMurray College is 228.9% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at McMurry than Ball State University ($27,740.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 11.2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,810 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than MacMurray College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($11,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 148 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming BSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or BSU? 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 BSU and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than MacMurray College (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,200)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/