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HSU UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University Howard Payne University USAO Tarleton Angelo State ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus TAMUK Texas Tech| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
SWOSU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,974 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
SWOSU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $277 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SWOSU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | 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
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 1,237 students)
SWOSU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 355.2% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at McMurry University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($29,972.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than McMurry University ($13,699 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 33.5% lower than costs at McMurry University ($6,930 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 175.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($23,537 vs. $8,539)
SWOSU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or SWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 103 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming SWOSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SWOSU (3.53)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
SWOSU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU 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 SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (36% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,700)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $11,137 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $26,824)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($162 vs. $277)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/