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Overview |
Coker | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,263 | 2,549 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $30,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $30,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,882 | $9,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $20,817 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,453 | $22,204 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Coker | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,121 | 4,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 2,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1010/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coker | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $277 |
Diversity |
Coker | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Coker | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Coker | 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
- McMurry University is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (2,549 students vs. 1,263 students)
Coker vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($30,922.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at McMurry University than Coker College ($30,922.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than McMurry University ($18,910 vs. $20,817)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 11.2% lower than costs at Coker College ($9,788 vs. $10,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than McMurry University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 14.6% larger than aid received McMurry University ($25,453 vs. $22,204)
Coker vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Coker .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 73 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Coker 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 Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than McMurry University (57.7%)
Coker vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker 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 Coker.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than McMurry University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $35,600)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $1,176 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($26,824 vs. $28,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($277 vs. $289)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/