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Overview |
UH | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,676 | 2,549 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #468 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $30,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,165 | $30,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,830 | $9,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,738 | $20,817 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,551 | $22,204 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
UH | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,327 | 4,836 | ||
| Admitted | 21,087 | 2,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1010/1170 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UH | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $277 |
Diversity |
UH | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UH | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UH | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 2,549 students)
UH vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 256% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($30,922.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at McMurry University than University of Houston ($30,922.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than McMurry University ($13,738 vs. $20,817)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Houston ($9,788 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than University of Houston (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 92.2% larger than aid received University of Houston ($22,204 vs. $11,551)
UH vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 267 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming UH students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than McMurry University (57.7%)
UH vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH 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 UH.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than McMurry University (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $15,300 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $43,700)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $7,074 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,824)
- UH graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($204 vs. $277)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/