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Overview |
McMurry University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
McMurry University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
McMurry University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $225 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
McMurry University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | - | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McMurry University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 255 students)
McMurry University vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or Northwood University-Texas?
- McMurry University is 193.8% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.8% higher at McMurry University than Northwood University Texas ($29,972.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than McMurry University ($14,456 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 5.3% lower than costs at McMurry University ($8,784 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Northwood University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 66.2% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($23,537 vs. $14,160)
McMurry University vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or McMurry University .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Texas is higher than McMurry University (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $6,800 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,700)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $5,049 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,824)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($225 vs. $277)
- More Northwood University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/