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Overview |
McMurry University | TSU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McMurry University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $303 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | TSU | ||
| 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 Southern University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or TSU?
- McMurry University is 303% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at McMurry University than Texas Southern University ($29,972.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than McMurry University ($11,826 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 4.5% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,250 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 94.8% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($23,537 vs. $12,085)
McMurry University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at McMurry University (887) is 70 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming McMurry University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or TSU? 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 TSU and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Texas Southern University (36% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $7,500 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,200)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $2,534 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($26,824 vs. $29,358)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($277 vs. $303)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/