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Overview |
McPherson College | Maryville College | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McPherson College | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 26% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryville College is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,069 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 13.5% more expensive to attend than McPherson College for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Maryville College than McPherson College ($36,880.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than McPherson College ($21,583 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 27.2% lower than costs at Maryville College ($9,918 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 40.5% larger than aid received McPherson College ($30,782 vs. $21,916)
McPherson College vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 112 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or Maryville 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 Maryville College and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than McPherson College (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,500)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McPherson College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/