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Overview |
McMurry University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
McMurry University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McMurry University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $268 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McMurry University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 793 students)
McMurry University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- McMurry University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at McMurry University than Southwestern Adventist University ($29,972.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Southwestern Adventist University ($18,757 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 7.6% lower than costs at McMurry University ($8,600 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 68.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($23,537 vs. $13,959)
McMurry University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Adventist University (904) is 17 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Southwestern Adventist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- McMurry University has a higher acceptance rate (56.5%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
McMurry University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than McMurry University (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $824 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,824)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/