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IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI BSU| MacMurray College | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | IU East | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
McMurry | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
McMurry | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
McMurry | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
McMurry | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or IU East?
- MacMurray College is 281.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at McMurry than Indiana University East ($27,740.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 4.2% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($9,412 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than MacMurray College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($7,874 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 39 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming IU East students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or IU East? 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 IU East and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Indiana University East (36% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $5,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/