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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,110 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,819 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,646 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,114 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,018 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,846 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 |
A&M-Texarkana | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $277 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | 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
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (2,110 students vs. 1,237 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 392.2% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at McMurry University than Texas A&M University Texarkana ($29,972.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than McMurry University ($10,646 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 24.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($9,250 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 111.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($23,537 vs. $11,114)
A&M-Texarkana vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana 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-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 108 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana 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-Texarkana.
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $5,800 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $12,320 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $26,824)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($149 vs. $277)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University 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/