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Overview |
McMurry University | TC | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
McMurry University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
McMurry University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $320 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 642 students)
McMurry University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or TC?
- McMurry University is 265.2% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.2% higher at McMurry University than Texas College ($29,972.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than McMurry University ($11,174 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 10.1% lower than costs at McMurry University ($8,400 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 129.3% larger than aid received Texas College ($23,537 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or McMurry University .
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TC (2.9)
McMurry University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or TC? 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 TC and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Texas College (36% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $15,900 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $27,800)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $4,176 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($26,824 vs. $31,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($277 vs. $320)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/