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Overview |
McMurry University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McMurry University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $261 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
McMurry University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 66.4% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than McMurry University ($49,886.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($18,757 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 50% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($9,250 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 64.8% larger than aid received McMurry University ($38,787 vs. $23,537)
McMurry University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 248 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than McMurry University (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $11,400 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,700)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,553 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $26,824)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($261 vs. $277)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/