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Overview |
McMurry | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
McMurry | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 18% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Roosevelt University | ||
| 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
- Roosevelt University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Roosevelt University?
- Roosevelt University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Roosevelt University than MacMurray College ($33,068.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 53.2% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($9,810 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than MacMurray College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($24,602 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 116 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
McMurry vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than MacMurray College (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $8,400 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,200)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $2,104 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($23,896 vs. $26,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/