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Overview |
Methodist | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Methodist | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Methodist | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Methodist | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | 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
- Methodist University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,237 students)
Methodist vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or McMurry University?
- Methodist University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Methodist than McMurry University ($37,438.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Methodist ($18,757 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 38.7% lower than costs at Methodist University ($9,250 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 7.7% larger than aid received McMurry University ($25,361 vs. $23,537)
Methodist vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Methodist University (955) is 68 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Methodist students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
Methodist vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than McMurry University (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates of Methodist University and McMurry University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,700 vs. $43,700)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $176 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/