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Overview |
McMurry University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,549 | 9,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,922 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,922 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,788 | $10,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,817 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,204 | $14,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
McMurry University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,836 | 8,777 | ||
| Admitted | 2,788 | 6,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1170 | 850/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
McMurry University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $299 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (9,517 students vs. 2,549 students)
McMurry University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or PVAMU?
- McMurry University is 318.6% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($30,922.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at McMurry University than Prairie View A & M University ($30,922.00 vs. $22,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than McMurry University ($14,065 vs. $20,817)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 5.4% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($9,788 vs. $10,317)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University as Prairie View A & M University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 51.3% larger than aid received Prairie View A & M University ($22,204 vs. $14,680)
McMurry University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at McMurry University (887) is 30 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming McMurry University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than McMurry University (57.7%)
McMurry University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $4,700 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,000)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $2,131 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($26,824 vs. $28,955)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($277 vs. $299)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/