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HSU UCO-Central Howard Payne University MACU Tarleton Angelo State Texas Tech TAMUK| Southern Nazarene University | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SNU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,098 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,948 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SNU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SNU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $277 |
Diversity |
SNU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SNU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SNU | 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
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,237 students)
SNU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 11% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at McMurry University than Southern Nazarene University ($29,972.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than SNU ($18,757 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 17.1% lower than costs at McMurry University ($7,900 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Southern Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 18% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($23,537 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or SNU .
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SNU (3.3)
SNU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU 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 SNU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than McMurry University (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $9,100 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $43,700)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,074 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,824)
- SNU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($193 vs. $277)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/