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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| MacMurray College | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | KWC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 813 | ||
| 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 | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | - | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $236 |
Diversity |
McMurry | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
McMurry | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 32% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at KWC than MacMurray College ($30,040.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 13.9% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,810 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($20,036 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 126 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or KWC? 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 KWC and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than MacMurray College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $300 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $38,200)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,093 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($22,907 vs. $26,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/