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Overview |
McMurry | ESU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 89% |
Admission |
McMurry | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $200 |
Diversity |
McMurry | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or ESU ?
- MacMurray College is 425.6% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at McMurry than Emporia State University ($27,740.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 5.4% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($9,308 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than MacMurray College (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emporia State University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($5,345 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 108 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming ESU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or ESU ? 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 ESU and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than MacMurray College (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $800 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,200)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $6,581 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($19,419 vs. $26,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU 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/