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Overview |
McMurry | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 859 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
McMurry | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | - | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $256 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 56% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas Wesleyan University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (859 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than MacMurray College ($31,950.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 10.1% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($9,810 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than MacMurray College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($21,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 98 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than MacMurray College (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $4,300 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,200)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($24,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/