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HSU SWOSU Howard Payne University Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College Tarleton Angelo State UCO-Central Texas Tech TAMUK| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 2,549 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $30,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $30,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,520 | $9,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,067 | $20,817 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,880 | $22,204 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
NWOSU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,293 | 4,836 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 2,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1090 | 1010/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NWOSU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $277 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NWOSU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- McMurry University is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (2,549 students vs. 1,929 students)
NWOSU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 467.6% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($30,922.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.5% higher at McMurry University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($30,922.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than McMurry University ($12,067 vs. $20,817)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 77.3% lower than costs at McMurry University ($5,520 vs. $9,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than McMurry University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 124.7% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($22,204 vs. $9,880)
NWOSU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (950) is 63 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming NWOSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- NWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than McMurry University (57.7%)
NWOSU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU 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 NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than McMurry University (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $3,300 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $12,509 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($14,315 vs. $26,824)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($148 vs. $277)
- More NWOSU 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/