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Overview |
McMurry University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcm.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,972 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,972 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,757 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,537 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
McMurry University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,824 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $211 |
Diversity |
McMurry University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McMurry University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
McMurry University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 1,237 students)
McMurry University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry University or West Texas A & M University?
- McMurry University is 370.4% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.5% higher at McMurry University than West Texas A & M University ($29,972.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than McMurry University ($17,001 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 6.6% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($9,250 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 213.8% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($23,537 vs. $7,500)
McMurry University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry University or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or McMurry University .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 84 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
McMurry University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry University or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and McMurry University.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than McMurry University (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $400 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,700)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,324 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,824)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More West Texas A & M University 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/