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Overview |
McPherson College | USD | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
McPherson College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McPherson College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 43% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or USD?
- McPherson College is 318% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188% higher at McPherson College than University of South Dakota ($32,494.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than McPherson College ($18,378 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 20.6% lower than costs at McPherson College ($8,224 vs. $9,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 247.4% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($21,916 vs. $6,308)
McPherson College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 109 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming USD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or USD? 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 USD and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than McPherson College (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $4,000 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $44,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- USD graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More USD 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/