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WKU ISU Bradley Kentucky UT Martin Illinois NKU Wooster Austin Peay State University Loyola DePauw Memphis| Illinois Wesleyan University | Murray State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
IWU | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Murray State University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 554.1% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.7% higher at IWU than Murray State University ($53,610.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than IWU ($11,042 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 22.2% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,160 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Murray State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 216.7% larger than aid received Murray State University ($36,614 vs. $11,560)
IWU vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 180 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Murray State University (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/