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Overview |
A&M Commerce | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Commerce, TX | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,306 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu-commerce.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M Commerce | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,790 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,030 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,728 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,025 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,983 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
A&M Commerce | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,604 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 5,709 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1150 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
A&M Commerce | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M Commerce | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,514 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $277 |
Diversity |
A&M Commerce | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
A&M Commerce | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
A&M Commerce | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 1,237 students)
A&M Commerce vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M Commerce or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 525.7% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at McMurry University than Texas A&M University Commerce ($29,972.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than McMurry University ($13,025 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 5.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($9,250 vs. $9,728)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 135.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Commerce ($23,537 vs. $9,983)
A&M Commerce vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M Commerce or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or A&M Commerce .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 93 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming A&M Commerce students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
A&M Commerce vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M Commerce 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 A&M Commerce.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than McMurry University (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $2,500 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $6,310 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($20,514 vs. $26,824)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($212 vs. $277)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/