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Overview |
Murray State University | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Murray State University | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Murray State University | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 6,868 students)
Murray State University vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee Martin is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($8,378.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Murray State University than The University of Tennessee Martin ($17,652.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than UT Martin ($11,042 vs. $12,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 43.5% lower than costs at Murray State University ($7,082 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 24.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($11,560 vs. $9,261)
Murray State University vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 19 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,100)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin 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/