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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown HSU Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington| Lamar University | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Lamar University | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Lamar University | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lamar University | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 1,237 students)
Lamar University vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 381.2% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at McMurry University than Lamar University ($29,972.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than McMurry University ($11,757 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 6.9% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,250 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 126.4% larger than aid received Lamar University ($23,537 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 87 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
Lamar University vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar 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 Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Lamar University (36% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $1,800 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,700)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $4,824 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,824)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($227 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/