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Overview |
Murray State University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Murray State University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Lipscomb | ||
| 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 4,704 students)
Murray State University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 318.5% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Lipscomb than Murray State University ($34,304.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Lipscomb ($11,042 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 38.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,160 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 111.1% larger than aid received Murray State University ($24,404 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 107 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Murray State University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Murray State University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,400)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/