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Overview |
McMurry University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
McMurry University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $139 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 54% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| 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 Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 232 students)
McMurry University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or Appalachian Bible College?
- McMurry University is 96.9% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.9% higher at McMurry University than Appalachian Bible College ($29,972.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than McMurry University ($15,106 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 8.1% lower than costs at McMurry University ($8,560 vs. $9,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 81.1% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($23,537 vs. $12,996)
McMurry University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 125 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or Appalachian Bible 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 Appalachian Bible College and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (36% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,324 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,824)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($139 vs. $277)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/