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HSU Harding University Howard Payne University Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Angelo State UCO-Central SCAD| Oklahoma Christian University | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
OC | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $277 |
Diversity |
OC | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OC | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,237 students)
OC vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at McMurry University than Oklahoma Christian University ($29,972.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than OC ($18,757 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 11.7% lower than costs at McMurry University ($8,280 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($23,537 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 231 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming OC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
OC vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC 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 OC.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than McMurry University (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $1,900 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,172 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,824)
- OC graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($244 vs. $277)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/