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Overview |
McMurry University | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
McMurry University | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
McMurry University | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $193 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry University | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University College Station is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or Texas A&M?
- McMurry University is 220.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Texas A&M than McMurry University ($36,239.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Texas A&M ($18,757 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 24.9% lower than costs at Texas A & M University College Station ($9,250 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Texas A & M University College Station (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 91.7% larger than aid received Texas A & M University College Station ($23,537 vs. $12,278)
McMurry University vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University College Station (1212) is 325 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than McMurry University (81% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University College Station earn on average $21,900 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $43,700)
- Texas A & M University College Station students graduate with a $8,074 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,824)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($193 vs. $277)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/