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Overview |
McMurry | WWU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
McMurry | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | - | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
McMurry | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
McMurry | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
McMurry | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Woods University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or WWU?
- MacMurray College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at McMurry than William Woods University ($27,740.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 6.5% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,810 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than MacMurray College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($20,431 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 113 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming WWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or WWU? 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 WWU and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than MacMurray College (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $400 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $38,200)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $4,563 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($21,437 vs. $26,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/