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Marshall, TX · Abilene, TX
| East Texas Baptist University | McMurry University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,911/yr | $19,581/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,420/yr | $15,946/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,417/yr | $16,181/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,141/yr | $18,272/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,297/yr | $23,285/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,532/yr | $27,297/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,956/yr | $9,836/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,250/yr | $9,144/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,214/yr | $200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,480/yr | $4,532/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $44,211/yr | $43,778/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,680/yr | $32,340/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $30,680/yr | $32,340/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 51% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 58% | 57% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 950–1160 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1043 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 17–23 · Math 17–22 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,639 | 4,836 |
| Students accepted | 985 | 2,788 |
| Students who enrolled | 376 | 318 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 38% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 5% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 47% | 44% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,788/yr | $48,779/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,467–$71,231 | $32,535–$70,366 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 46% | 40% |
| White students graduating | 53% | 47% |
| Black students graduating | 32% | 16% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 51% | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,759/yr | $38,647/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 42% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 41% | 42% |
| First-gen students who finish | 30% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 27% | 37% |
| Students who transfer out | 37% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,309/yr | $47,393/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 23% · Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Education 16% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Education — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Theology & Religious Vocations — 8% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $74,452/yr | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas — $47,240/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,352 | 1,176 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 179 | 8 |
| Average professor pay | $7,437/mo | $7,497/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $48,655 | $39,189 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Marshall, TX | Abilene, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1912 | 1923 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Men | 48% | 49% |
| Women | 52% | 51% |
| White students | 63% | 44% |
| Black students | 17% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 34% |
| Asian students | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 2.6% |
| Other / not reported | 5% | 3.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 32% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 9.8% | 8% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,682/yr | $8,484/yr |
| Endowment | $75.4M | $114.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,282 | 571 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,000/yr | $4,700/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,629/yr | $5,088/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 18 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 448 | 480 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.6M | $4.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.6M | $4.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $120,313 | $52,910 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.