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UTSA HSU Texas State Mount St. Mary's College Schreiner University Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Austin Howard Payne University St. Mary's University Texas A&M International University West Texas A & M University TLU| University of the Incarnate Word | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | McMurry University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UIW | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 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 |
UIW | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $277 |
Diversity |
UIW | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UIW | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UIW | 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
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 1,237 students)
UIW vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or McMurry University?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 8.2% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at UIW than McMurry University ($32,440.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than UIW ($18,757 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 41.9% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($9,250 vs. $13,122)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 5.4% larger than aid received McMurry University ($24,805 vs. $23,537)
UIW vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or UIW .
- The average SAT score at University of the Incarnate Word (963) is 76 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming UIW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UIW (3.5)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
UIW vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than McMurry University (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $5,900 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,700)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $355 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,179)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($277 vs. $281)
- More McMurry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/