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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| MacMurray College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
McMurry | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Southern Illinois University?
- MacMurray College is 187.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.8% higher at McMurry than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($27,740.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 8.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,810 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than MacMurray College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($11,269 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 110 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than MacMurray College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,600 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/