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Overview |
McMurry University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McMurry University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McMurry University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Stritch than McMurry University ($34,744.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Stritch ($18,757 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 3.9% lower than costs at McMurry University ($8,900 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 21.8% larger than aid received McMurry University ($28,670 vs. $23,537)
McMurry University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 141 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Stritch students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than McMurry University (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $8,800 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,700)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $176 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/