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UT Arlington UNT Tarleton Wayland Baptist University Bethel College-North Newton Southwestern College Friends University MSU| McPherson College | Texas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McPherson College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McPherson College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 4% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | Texas Wesleyan 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
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Texas Wesleyan University?
- McPherson College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Texas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $31,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at McPherson College than Texas Wesleyan University ($32,494.00 vs. $31,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than McPherson College ($15,652 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 10.1% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,918 vs. $10,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 32.5% larger than aid received McPherson College ($29,039 vs. $21,916)
McPherson College vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 63 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Texas Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
McPherson College vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates of McPherson College and Texas Wesleyan University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,200 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $26,000)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University 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/