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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State HSU UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor| McMurry University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,549 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,922 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,922 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,788 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,817 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,204 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
McMurry University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,836 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 2,788 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1170 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 2,549 students)
McMurry University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or SFASU?
- McMurry University is 294.3% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($30,922.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at McMurry University than Stephen F Austin State University ($30,922.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than McMurry University ($15,498 vs. $20,817)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 13.8% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,788 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Stephen F Austin State University (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 155.4% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($22,204 vs. $8,695)
McMurry University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 114 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than McMurry University (57.7%)
McMurry University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than McMurry University (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $900 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,700)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $1,824 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,824)
- SFASU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/