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HSU Franciscan Nova Howard Payne University FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern Tarleton Flagler University of St Thomas Angelo State| McMurry University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry University | AMU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
McMurry University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $231 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
McMurry University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 66% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or AMU?
- McMurry University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at McMurry University than Ave Maria University ($29,972.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than AMU ($18,757 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 44.9% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($9,250 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($23,537 vs. $21,341)
McMurry University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 211 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming AMU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at AMU (3.6)
- McMurry University has a higher acceptance rate (56.5%) than AMU (44.2%)
McMurry University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or AMU? 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 AMU and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at AMU is higher than McMurry University (41% vs. 36%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,396 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($22,428 vs. $26,824)
- AMU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($231 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/