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Overview |
WSU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $277 |
Diversity |
WSU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WSU | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,237 students)
WSU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 337.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at McMurry University than Wichita State University ($29,972.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than McMurry University ($13,553 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 36.3% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,250 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 231% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($23,537 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 202 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming WSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
WSU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than McMurry University (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $100 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $43,700)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $6,324 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,824)
- WSU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/