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Overview |
Murray State University | CofC | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Murray State University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 52.7% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at CofC than Murray State University ($35,338.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than CofC ($11,042 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 27.8% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,160 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as College of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 21.7% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,560 vs. $9,499)
Murray State University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 72 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than CofC (75.7%)
Murray State University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or CofC? 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 CofC and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Murray State University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $5,800 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,400)
- College of Charleston and Murray State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- College of Charleston and Murray State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/