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HSU Boise State Idaho Howard Payne University Carroll College Tarleton Angelo State RMC Lake Forest College Texas Tech TAMUK| The College of Idaho | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
C of I | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
C of I | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
C of I | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McMurry University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or McMurry University?
- The College of Idaho is 12.9% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at C of I than McMurry University ($33,825.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than C of I ($18,757 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 17% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($9,250 vs. $10,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 1.4% larger than aid received McMurry University ($23,878 vs. $23,537)
C of I vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or C of I .
- McMurry University has a higher acceptance rate (56.5%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or McMurry 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 McMurry University and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than McMurry University (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $2,000 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,700)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $829 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($25,995 vs. $26,824)
- C of I graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/