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Overview |
SCU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 425 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Pentecostal Holiness Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swcu.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,040 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,040 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,713 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,041 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
SCU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
SCU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SCU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SCU | 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 425 students)
SCU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 75.9% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at McMurry University than Southwestern Christian University ($29,972.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than SCU ($18,757 vs. $19,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 1.6% lower than costs at Southwestern Christian University ($9,250 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Southwestern Christian University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 113.2% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian University ($23,537 vs. $11,041)
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Christian University (978) is 91 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming SCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SCU (3.22)
SCU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at McMurry University is higher than Southwestern Christian University (36% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $16,300 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $27,400)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $176 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/