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Overview |
McMurry | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | - | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 21% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
McMurry | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at MidlandU than MacMurray College ($37,500.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 2.6% lower than costs at Midland University ($9,810 vs. $10,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($27,057 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Midland University (962) is 40 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming MidlandU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman MidlandU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than MacMurray College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $4,700 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/