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UT Tyler Bethel College-North Newton Texas State Southwestern College| McPherson College | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McPherson College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
McPherson College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McPherson College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 13% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or East Texas Baptist University?
- McPherson College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at McPherson College than East Texas Baptist University ($32,494.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Texas Baptist University than McPherson College ($24,169 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 2.8% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,918 vs. $10,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 32.4% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($21,916 vs. $16,552)
McPherson College vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 42 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- East Texas Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than East Texas Baptist University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $2,100 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,100)
- East Texas Baptist University and McPherson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- East Texas Baptist University and McPherson College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/