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Overview |
Murray State University | MUW | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Murray State University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Murray State University | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | MUW | ||
| 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
- Murray State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 2,339 students)
Murray State University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or MUW?
- Murray State University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.3% higher at Murray State University than Mississippi University for Women ($17,652.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than MUW ($11,042 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 23.7% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,212 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($11,560 vs. $9,887)
Murray State University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 57 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or MUW? 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 MUW and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- MUW graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/