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Overview |
McMurry | UWM | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 78% |
Admission |
McMurry | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
McMurry | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
McMurry | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or UWM?
- MacMurray College is 242.9% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at McMurry than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($27,740.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,810 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than MacMurray College (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($5,963 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 128 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming UWM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at UWM (3.16)
McMurry vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or UWM? 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 UWM and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than MacMurray College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $7,900 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,200)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $1,042 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($24,958 vs. $26,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/