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Overview |
McMurry | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McMurry | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
McMurry | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 51% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Transylvania University than MacMurray College ($41,900.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 30% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($9,810 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($31,355 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than MacMurray College (70% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $10,500 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/