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Overview |
HSU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 2,549 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $30,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $30,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,634 | $9,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,321 | $20,817 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,743 | $22,204 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
HSU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,452 | 4,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,367 | 2,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1190 | 1010/1170 | ||
| 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 |
HSU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
HSU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
HSU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HSU | 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,549 students vs. 1,655 students)
HSU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($30,922.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at McMurry University than Hardin Simmons University ($30,922.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than HSU ($20,817 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 8.6% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,788 vs. $10,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than McMurry University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 6.9% larger than aid received McMurry University ($23,743 vs. $22,204)
HSU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 143 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming HSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than McMurry University (57.7%)
HSU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU 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 HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than McMurry University (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $2,900 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,700)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $835 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,824)
- HSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/