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Overview |
Murray State University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Murray State University | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or ETSU?
- Murray State University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Murray State University than East Tennessee State University ($17,652.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than ETSU ($11,042 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 5.7% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,613 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 32.3% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($11,560 vs. $8,739)
Murray State University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 1 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than East Tennessee State University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $400 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/