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WKU Kentucky UT Martin NKU Austin Peay State University Memphis Middle Tennessee State University Arkansas Morehead State University Eastern BSU Arkansas State University| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Murray State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 965/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $222 |
Diversity |
KWC | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KWC | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 36% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Murray State University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 266.5% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at KWC than Murray State University ($30,040.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than KWC ($11,042 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 10% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,160 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Murray State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 73.3% larger than aid received Murray State University ($20,036 vs. $11,560)
KWC vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Murray State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Murray State University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 21 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Murray State 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 Murray State University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,500)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,907)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($222 vs. $236)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/