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Overview |
McMurry University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
McMurry University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $206 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| 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
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (15,958 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or Texas Woman's University?
- McMurry University is 433.7% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at McMurry University than Texas Woman's University ($29,972.00 vs. $15,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than McMurry University ($11,682 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 12.1% lower than costs at Texas Woman's University ($9,250 vs. $10,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Texas Woman's University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 140.4% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($23,537 vs. $9,790)
McMurry University vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Woman's University (941) is 54 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Texas Woman's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or Texas Woman's University? 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 Texas Woman's University and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Woman's University is higher than McMurry University (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $4,900 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,700)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $6,824 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,824)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More Texas Woman's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/