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Overview |
ECU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 841 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | 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 |
ECU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $277 |
Diversity |
ECU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ECU | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 1,237 students)
ECU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 399.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at McMurry University than East Central University ($29,972.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than McMurry University ($10,221 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 19.3% lower than costs at McMurry University ($7,752 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 165.9% larger than aid received East Central University ($23,537 vs. $8,853)
ECU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 83 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming ECU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
ECU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than East Central University (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $3,400 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $9,946 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $26,824)
- ECU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($174 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/