McPherson College vs Taylor University

McPherson College and Taylor University, both esteemed private institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. McPherson College, nestled in the heart of Kansas, boasts a close-knit community with a focus on personalized attention, while Taylor University, located in the vibrant city of Upland, Indiana, emphasizes spiritual growth and academic excellence. With acceptance rates of 75% and 80% respectively, both colleges welcome a diverse student body. While McPherson College's student population is predominantly White (78%), Taylor University's student body is more evenly distributed, with 69% White, 11% Black, and 8% Hispanic students. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	McPherson College	Taylor University
Overview
Location	McPherson, Kansas	Upland, Indiana
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	66.0%	89.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Anabaptists	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	84.6%	72.9%
Application fees		$100
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	884	2,037
Total number of admissions given out	748	1,484
Admitted students who chose to enroll	271	401
Yield rate	36.2%	27.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$50,234	$48,597
Average net price	$24,693	$26,879
Tuition	$31,396	$36,270
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,850 Meal plan: $5,082	Room/dormitory: $5,603 Meal plan: $5,056
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $20,222	96.0% Average amount $23,084
Students receiving federal student loan	81.0% Average amount $5,328	43.0% Average amount $4,988
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $12,570	23.0% Average amount $4,642

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	830 Men 67.1% Women 32.9%	1,944 Men 45.3% Women 54.7%
Graduate students	12 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%	38 Men 60.5% Women 39.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	54.1%
International students	7.0%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	662	1,585
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan Wisconsin

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Health Professions	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Psychology Business
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	52.6%	76.8%
Dropout rate	47.4%	23.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,087 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,145 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,202 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $64,773 Year 3: $70,149 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,109 Year 3: $65,024 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $56,015 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,368 Year 2: $46,790 Year 3: $51,514 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,867 Year 2: $38,529 Year 3: $40,733 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,805 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $39,764 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,380 Year 2: $35,864 Year 3: $39,345 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,603 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $39,283 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,159 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $34,723 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,307 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $27,126

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