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HSU Vanguard University of Southern California Howard Payne University Cal State Fullerton Tarleton Angelo State TAMUK Texas Tech| Hope International University | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,140 | 2,549 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $30,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $30,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,700 | $9,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,514 | $20,817 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,986 | $22,204 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
HIU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 828 | 4,836 | ||
| Admitted | 293 | 2,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.4% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 20, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
HIU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
HIU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
HIU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HIU | 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 HIU based on total student enrollment (2,549 students vs. 1,140 students)
HIU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or McMurry University?
- Hope International University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $30,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at HIU than McMurry University ($35,000.00 vs. $30,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than HIU ($20,817 vs. $30,514)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 40% lower than costs at Hope International University ($9,788 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than McMurry University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 1% larger than aid received Hope International University ($22,204 vs. $21,986)
HIU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Hope International University (910) is 23 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming HIU students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at HIU (3.26)
- McMurry University has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than HIU (35.4%)
HIU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Hope International University (36% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $4,000 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,700)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $824 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,824)
- HIU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/