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BGSU Cleveland State WKU Ohio University Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton WVU Youngstown State UC Miami Kentucky| Murray State University | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Murray State University | Kent State | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Murray State University | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $267 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Murray State University | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Kent State | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Kent State than Murray State University ($21,410.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Kent State ($11,042 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,160 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($11,560 vs. $9,539)
Murray State University vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 2 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $100 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,825)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/