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Overview |
McMurry University | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
McMurry University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $192 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
McMurry University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or UT Tyler?
- McMurry University is 305.4% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at McMurry University than The University of Texas at Tyler ($29,972.00 vs. $23,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than McMurry University ($13,248 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 7.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,250 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 144.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($23,537 vs. $9,612)
McMurry University vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 172 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or UT Tyler? 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 Tyler and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than McMurry University (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $5,400 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $43,700)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $8,192 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $26,824)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($192 vs. $277)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/