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Overview |
Murray State University | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1135/1354 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Murray State University | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Millsaps | ||
| 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 Millsaps based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 661 students)
Murray State University vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 399.5% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.9% higher at Millsaps than Murray State University ($40,940.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Millsaps ($11,042 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 39.9% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($10,160 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 182.6% larger than aid received Murray State University ($32,669 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 94 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Murray State University vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Millsaps? 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 Millsaps and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Murray State University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps 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/