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Overview |
McMurry University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
McMurry University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $203 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or TAMUK?
- McMurry University is 483.5% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at McMurry University than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($29,972.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than McMurry University ($11,347 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 1.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($9,250 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 119.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($23,537 vs. $10,723)
McMurry University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Kingsville (937) is 50 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming TAMUK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (36% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $2,600 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,700)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $7,188 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $26,824)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($203 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/