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Overview |
Murray State University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 4,960 students)
Murray State University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 320.9% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at Cedarville University than Murray State University ($34,498.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Cedarville University ($11,042 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 21% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,400 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Murray State University ($19,637 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 100 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Murray State University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Murray State University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/