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HSU Evangel University DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU Howard Payne University UMHB Abilene Christian University UNT ASU University of Missouri-Kansas City| Oral Roberts University | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ORU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,051 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oru.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
ORU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,360 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,675 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
ORU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,045 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 3,170 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 |
ORU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ORU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,244 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $302 | $277 |
Diversity |
ORU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
ORU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ORU | 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 1,237 students)
ORU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ORU or McMurry University?
- Oral Roberts University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at ORU than McMurry University ($31,250.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than ORU ($18,757 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 2.2% lower than costs at McMurry University ($9,050 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 0.6% larger than aid received McMurry University ($23,675 vs. $23,537)
ORU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ORU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or ORU .
- The average SAT score at Oral Roberts University (1009) is 122 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming ORU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ORU (3.5)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
ORU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ORU 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 ORU.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than McMurry University (56% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $3,500 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,200)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $2,420 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($26,824 vs. $29,244)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($277 vs. $302)
- More ORU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/