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Overview |
St. Catharine | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Saint Catharine, KY | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 649 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sccky.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Catharine | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,732 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,732 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,636 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,513 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,299 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Catharine | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 359 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7%Open | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9%Open | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 1040/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Catharine | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Catharine | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,975 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $277 |
Diversity |
St. Catharine | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
St. Catharine | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
St. Catharine | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McMurry University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 649 students)
St. Catharine vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Catharine or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at McMurry University than Saint Catharine College ($29,972.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than St. Catharine ($18,757 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 4.2% lower than costs at Saint Catharine College ($9,250 vs. $9,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 153.1% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($23,537 vs. $9,299)
St. Catharine vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Catharine or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or St. Catharine .
- The average SAT score at Saint Catharine College (948) is 61 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming St. Catharine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
St. Catharine vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine.
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $10,700 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $6,849 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $26,824)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine 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/