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Overview |
Tuskegee University | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1040/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $277 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,237 students)
Tuskegee University vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 53% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at McMurry University than Tuskegee University ($29,972.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Tuskegee University ($18,757 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 6.4% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,250 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 272% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($23,537 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 68 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- McMurry University has a higher acceptance rate (56.5%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than McMurry University (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,900)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $5,298 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($26,824 vs. $32,122)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($277 vs. $332)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University 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/