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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| MacMurray College | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
McMurry | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $255 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
McMurry | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Western Illinois University?
- MacMurray College is 191.5% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.5% higher at McMurry than Western Illinois University ($27,740.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 7% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,810 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than MacMurray College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($15,632 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Western Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Illinois University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 48 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than MacMurray College (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,800 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,200)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $1,296 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($24,704 vs. $26,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/