Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Friends's yield is 33 pts higher than McMurry's
Yield rate - 2
McMurry's SAT midpoint is 30 points higher than Friends's
SAT midpoint - 3
Friends admits 55% vs. 57% at McMurry
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- McMurryAccessible
- FriendsAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- McMurryTest-optional
- FriendsTest-optional
How they read a record
McMurry
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Friends
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | McMurry | Friends |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why