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Overview |
McMurry University | UTEP | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
McMurry University | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 870/1090 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry University | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $178 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry University | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or UTEP?
- McMurry University is 289% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at McMurry University than The University of Texas at El Paso ($29,972.00 vs. $23,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than McMurry University ($9,563 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 3.6% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($9,250 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than The University of Texas at El Paso (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 122.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at El Paso ($23,537 vs. $10,564)
McMurry University vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at El Paso (933) is 46 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming UTEP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or UTEP? 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 UTEP and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at UTEP is higher than McMurry University (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $1,500 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $9,574 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $26,824)
- UTEP graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($178 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/