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Overview |
Murray State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $269 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Murray State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 7,455 students)
Murray State University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Murray State University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Murray State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($17,652.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,042 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 19.6% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,160 vs. $12,156)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 52.8% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,560 vs. $7,563)
Murray State University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 118 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Murray State University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,000 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $4,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,094)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/