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WKU Western State Colorado University Kentucky Colorado Mesa UT Martin NKU Austin Peay State University Memphis Colorado State Middle Tennessee State University Arkansas CU Boulder| Fort Lewis College | Murray State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
FLC | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
FLC | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
FLC | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 36% | ||
Campus |
FLC | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Murray State University?
- Murray State University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at FLC than Murray State University ($17,712.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than FLC ($11,042 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 23.6% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($10,160 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Fort Lewis College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 23% larger than aid received Murray State University ($14,215 vs. $11,560)
FLC vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC 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 FLC .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 57 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Murray State University (84%)
FLC vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Fort Lewis College (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- FLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/