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HSU University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU Howard Payne University RU VWC CNU Randolph-Macon Tarleton Messiah College| McMurry University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry University | BC | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
McMurry University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 29.5% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at BC than McMurry University ($38,800.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than BC ($18,757 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 49.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($9,250 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 45.1% larger than aid received McMurry University ($34,142 vs. $23,537)
McMurry University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 147 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming BC 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 BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or BC? 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 BC and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than McMurry University (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,100)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $176 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/