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Overview |
Menlo | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $277 |
Diversity |
Menlo | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Menlo | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McMurry University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or McMurry University?
- Menlo College is 61% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Menlo than McMurry University ($48,260.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Menlo ($18,757 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 75.7% lower than costs at Menlo College ($9,250 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 47.1% larger than aid received McMurry University ($34,632 vs. $23,537)
Menlo vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 131 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Menlo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) 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 Menlo (3.3)
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
Menlo vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or McMurry 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 McMurry University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Menlo College (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $10,200 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $43,700)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,762 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $26,824)
- Menlo graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($217 vs. $277)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/