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HSU Howard Payne University Tarleton Angelo State Texas Tech TAMUK| Northwest Christian University | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NCU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NCU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $277 |
Diversity |
NCU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NCU | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McMurry University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or McMurry University?
- Northwest Christian University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at NCU than McMurry University ($33,000.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than NCU ($18,757 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 13.3% lower than costs at Northwest Christian University ($9,250 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 14% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($23,537 vs. $20,642)
NCU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or NCU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Christian University (992) is 105 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming NCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NCU (3.45)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
NCU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU or McMurry 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 McMurry University and NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than McMurry University (100% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $2,200 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,700)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,093 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,824)
- NCU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($245 vs. $277)
- More NCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/