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Overview |
McPherson College | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McPherson College | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 35.4% | ||
| 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 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McPherson College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 33% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | William Jewell 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
- William Jewell College is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (853 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or William Jewell College?
- McPherson College is 77% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at McPherson College than William Jewell College ($32,494.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than McPherson College ($20,108 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 2.1% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($9,918 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 62.9% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($21,916 vs. $13,451)
McPherson College vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 220 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than William Jewell College (41%)
McPherson College vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than McPherson College (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $4,300 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $44,200)
- William Jewell College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- William Jewell College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McPherson College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/