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Overview |
McMurry University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry University | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 41% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Viterbo than McMurry University ($30,400.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Viterbo ($18,757 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 10.9% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($9,250 vs. $10,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($23,537 vs. $20,567)
McMurry University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 203 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at Viterbo is higher than McMurry University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $600 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,700)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $176 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/