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Overview |
McMurry University | UTSA | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
McMurry University | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry University | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $237 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry University | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or UTSA?
- McMurry University is 403.6% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at McMurry University than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($29,972.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than McMurry University ($12,664 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 19.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,250 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 163.5% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($23,537 vs. $8,934)
McMurry University vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 156 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or UTSA? 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 UTSA and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (36% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $4,200 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $43,700)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $3,841 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($22,983 vs. $26,824)
- UTSA graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($237 vs. $277)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/