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Overview |
McMurry | Union College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
McMurry | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
McMurry | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 63% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Union College?
- Union College is 129.3% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at Union College than MacMurray College ($63,603.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 60.7% lower than costs at Union College ($9,810 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than MacMurray College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($37,530 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Union College? 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 Union College and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than MacMurray College (86% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $36,000 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/