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HSU Howard Payne University Tarleton Angelo State TAMUK Texas Tech| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FBBC&TS | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Ankeny, IA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 448 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faith.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
FBBC&TS | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,990 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,990 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,540 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,845 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,717 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FBBC&TS | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 286 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 150 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1230 | 1040/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FBBC&TS | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FBBC&TS | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,829 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $277 |
Diversity |
FBBC&TS | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FBBC&TS | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 3% | ||
Campus |
FBBC&TS | 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
- McMurry University is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 448 students)
FBBC&TS vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FBBC&TS or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 66.6% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at McMurry University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($29,972.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than McMurry University ($14,845 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 22.7% lower than costs at McMurry University ($7,540 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 59.9% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($23,537 vs. $14,717)
FBBC&TS vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FBBC&TS or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or FBBC&TS .
- The average SAT score at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (1051) is 164 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming FBBC&TS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- McMurry University has a higher acceptance rate (56.5%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
FBBC&TS vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FBBC&TS 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 FBBC&TS.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $9,400 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $10,995 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($15,829 vs. $26,824)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($163 vs. $277)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/