Texas Lutheran University (TLU) vs McM University

Texas Lutheran University and McMurry University, both esteemed private institutions in Texas, offer distinct educational experiences. Texas Lutheran University, nestled in Seguin, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. McMurry University, located in Abilene, stands out with its smaller class sizes, fostering a close-knit community. While both universities excel in liberal arts and sciences, Texas Lutheran University is renowned for its nursing and business programs, while McMurry University shines in music and education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' unique strengths, including graduation rates, popular majors, and additional factors that may influence your academic journey.

	McMurry University	Texas Lutheran University
Overview
Location	Abilene, Texas	Seguin, Texas
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Town: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	66.0%	65.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	78.4%	62.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $35
SAT range	1030 - 1230	N/A
ACT range	20 - 27	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	10.0%
Students submitting ACT score	7.0%
Total number of applicants	1,372	2,630
Total number of admissions given out	1,075	1,655
Admitted students who chose to enroll	302	313
Yield rate	28.1%	18.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$40,936	$47,390
Average net price	$22,098	$19,829
Tuition	$29,100	$32,350
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,286 Meal plan: $4,764	Room/dormitory: $5,450 Meal plan: $5,520
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $21,278	100.0% Average amount $23,878
Students receiving federal student loan	96.0% Average amount $5,615	70.0% Average amount $5,293
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $12,771	9.0% Average amount $14,498

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,142 Men 50.8% Women 49.2%	1,427 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%
Graduate students	3 Men 33.3% Women 66.7%	41 Men 39.0% Women 61.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	2.7%	N/A
International students	1.4%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	596	972
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Texas Montana Arizona Oklahoma Arkansas	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.0%	53.8%
Dropout rate	19.5%	46.2%
Transferred out	48.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $68,079 Year 3: $70,079 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,743 Year 2: $34,603 Year 3: $36,098 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,569 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,138 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,052 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: N/A Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,428 Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: N/A Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,134 Year 3: N/A	Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $61,218 Year 3: $70,838 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,267 Year 2: $35,213 Year 3: $51,355 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,682 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $49,974 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $48,007 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,201 Year 2: $43,054 Year 3: $45,875 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $38,182 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,741 Year 2: $26,997 Year 3: $36,577 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,978 Year 2: $31,581 Year 3: $32,151 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,848 Year 3: N/A Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: N/A

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