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HSU Howard Payne University Notre Dame College Palm Beach Atlantic Tarleton Angelo State Wesleyan University Texas Tech TAMUK| Wesleyan College | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan College | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | McMurry University | ||
| 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
- McMurry University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at McMurry University than Wesleyan College ($29,972.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than McMurry University ($13,900 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 18.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($9,250 vs. $10,996)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 5.4% larger than aid received McMurry University ($24,800 vs. $23,537)
Wesleyan College vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
Wesleyan College vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than McMurry University (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,324 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,824)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/