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Overview |
PC | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $277 |
Diversity |
PC | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 3% | ||
Campus |
PC | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McMurry University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or McMurry University?
- Presbyterian College is 30.1% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at PC than McMurry University ($38,990.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than PC ($18,757 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 22.2% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,250 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 46.1% larger than aid received McMurry University ($34,379 vs. $23,537)
PC vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 195 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming PC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
PC vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than McMurry University (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,000 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $716 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $26,824)
- PC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/