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Overview |
McPherson College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | dallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $19,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $19,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $22,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $12,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 354 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 793/1077 | ||
| 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 | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $295 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
McPherson College | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 9% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| 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
- McPherson College is larger than than Dallas Christian College based on total student enrollment (822 students vs. 247 students)
McPherson College vs. Dallas Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Dallas Christian College?
- McPherson College is 66.5% more expensive to attend than Dallas Christian College for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at McPherson College than Dallas Christian College ($32,494.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dallas Christian College than McPherson College ($22,631 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Christian College are 3.1% lower than costs at McPherson College ($9,620 vs. $9,918)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Dallas Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 80.1% larger than aid received Dallas Christian College ($21,916 vs. $12,169)
McPherson College vs. Dallas Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Dallas Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dallas Christian College or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at McPherson College (940) is 109 points higher than at Dallas Christian College (831)
- Incoming McPherson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Dallas Christian College (18)
- Accepted freshman McPherson College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Dallas Christian College (3.06)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Dallas Christian College (50%)
McPherson College vs. Dallas Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or Dallas Christian College? 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 Dallas Christian College and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Dallas Christian College (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Dallas Christian College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,200)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $2,621 lower median federal student loan debt than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,621)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($268 vs. $295)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dallas Christian College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/