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Overview |
McMurry | Central | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
McMurry | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Central | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Central?
- MacMurray College is 245% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at McMurry than University of Central Missouri ($27,740.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 1.1% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($9,699 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than MacMurray College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($6,517 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 88 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Central? 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 Central and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than MacMurray College (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $3,300 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,200)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $3,559 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($22,441 vs. $26,000)
- Central 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 Central students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/