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Overview |
IWU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 2,549 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $30,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $30,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $9,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $20,817 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $22,204 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 4,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 2,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
IWU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $277 |
Diversity |
IWU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
IWU | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- McMurry University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,549 students vs. 2,207 students)
IWU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or McMurry University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $30,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at IWU than McMurry University ($31,168.00 vs. $30,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than IWU ($20,817 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 7.8% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,788 vs. $10,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than McMurry University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($22,204 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 199 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than McMurry University (57.7%)
IWU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than McMurry University (70% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,600 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,700)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,720 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,824)
- IWU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($249 vs. $277)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/