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Overview |
McPherson College | BAC | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McPherson College | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 28% |
Students |
McPherson College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 57% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or BAC?
- McPherson College is 75.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at McPherson College than Belmont Abbey College ($32,494.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than McPherson College ($23,522 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 17.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,918 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 136.5% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($21,916 vs. $9,266)
McPherson College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 81 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman McPherson College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or BAC? 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 BAC and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $2,300 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,900)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/