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HSU TLU Texas State UT Arlington Howard Payne University Schreiner University Southwestern Adventist University Tarleton UIW Angelo State UTSA Texas Tech| Concordia University Texas | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,700 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,700 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,690 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,761 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,594 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Texas | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $277 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | 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
- Concordia University Texas is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,863 students vs. 1,237 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or McMurry University?
- Concordia University Texas is 15.8% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Concordia University-Texas than McMurry University ($34,700.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Concordia University-Texas ($18,757 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 48% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($9,250 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Concordia University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 4.5% larger than aid received McMurry University ($24,594 vs. $23,537)
Concordia University-Texas vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Texas (998) is 111 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Concordia University Texas (36% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $2,400 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,700)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,174)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($277 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/