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Overview |
SFC | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SFC | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1040/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SFC | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $277 |
Diversity |
SFC | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
SFC | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SFC | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,237 students)
SFC vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at McMurry University than St. Francis College ($29,972.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than McMurry University ($18,602 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 94.6% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($9,250 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 36.1% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($23,537 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or SFC .
- The average SAT score at St. Francis College (909) is 22 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming SFC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
SFC vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than McMurry University (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $6,300 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,700)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,399 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,824)
- SFC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($252 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/