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WSC UNOMAHA Nebraska KU Fort Hays State University Angelo State Chadron State College| Macon State College | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | UNK | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Macon State | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1000/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Macon State | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $219 |
Diversity |
Macon State | UNK | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 34% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | - | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or UNK?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 173.2% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($6,220.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at UNK than Macon State College ($12,036.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 68.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($6,750 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Macon State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($7,282 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or UNK? 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 UNK and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Macon State College (61% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/