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Overview |
Wittenberg University | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 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 |
Wittenberg University | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 1,237 students)
Wittenberg University vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or McMurry University?
- Wittenberg University is 41% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Wittenberg University than McMurry University ($42,260.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Wittenberg University ($18,757 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 21.9% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($9,250 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 38.6% larger than aid received McMurry University ($32,632 vs. $23,537)
Wittenberg University vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
Wittenberg University vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than McMurry University (71% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $2,600 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,700)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $176 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/