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Overview |
McMurry University | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $11,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
McMurry University | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1230/1500 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McMurry University | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $230 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry University | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or UT Austin?
- McMurry University is 156.2% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at UT Austin than McMurry University ($41,070.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than McMurry University ($17,434 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 41.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($9,250 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than The University of Texas at Austin (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 182.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($23,537 vs. $8,321)
McMurry University vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 410 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at McMurry University (3.7)
- McMurry University has a higher acceptance rate (56.5%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
McMurry University vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than McMurry University (81% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $24,900 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $43,700)
- The University of Texas at Austin students graduate with a $4,574 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,824)
- UT Austin graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($230 vs. $277)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/