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Overview |
McMurry University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
McMurry University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than McMurry University ($31,390.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than McMurry University ($15,652 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 18% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,250 vs. $10,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University as Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 23.4% larger than aid received McMurry University ($29,039 vs. $23,537)
McMurry University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 116 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Texas Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- Texas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is higher than McMurry University (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $500 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,700)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,825 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $26,824)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/