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Overview |
Murray State University | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Maryville College | ||
| 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
- Murray State University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,069 students)
Murray State University vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 350% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at Maryville College than Murray State University ($36,880.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Maryville College ($11,042 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 24.2% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,160 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 166.3% larger than aid received Murray State University ($30,782 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 17 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Murray State University vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Maryville College? 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 Maryville College and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Murray State University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $900 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,500)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College 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/