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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| MacMurray College | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | KU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 87% |
Admission |
McMurry | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
McMurry | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
McMurry | KU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | KU | ||
| 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 Kansas is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or KU?
- MacMurray College is 174.9% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at McMurry than University of Kansas ($27,740.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,810 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than MacMurray College (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($11,140 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 223 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming KU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or KU? 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 KU and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than MacMurray College (61% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $16,400 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $38,200)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- KU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/