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Overview |
Heidelberg University | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 2,549 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | heidelberg.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heidelberg University | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $30,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $30,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $9,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,620 | $20,817 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,128 | $22,204 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Heidelberg University | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 4,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7%Open | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1162 | 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 |
Heidelberg University | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heidelberg University | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $277 |
Diversity |
Heidelberg University | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Heidelberg University | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Heidelberg 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
- McMurry University is larger than than Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (2,549 students vs. 1,059 students)
Heidelberg University vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heidelberg University or McMurry University?
- Heidelberg University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $30,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Heidelberg University than McMurry University ($32,900.00 vs. $30,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heidelberg University than McMurry University ($19,620 vs. $20,817)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 19.5% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($9,788 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than McMurry University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 22.2% larger than aid received McMurry University ($27,128 vs. $22,204)
Heidelberg University vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heidelberg University or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Heidelberg University .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 146 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Heidelberg University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- Heidelberg University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than McMurry University (57.7%)
Heidelberg University vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than McMurry University (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,700)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $1,176 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($26,824 vs. $28,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($277 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/