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Overview |
Murray State University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 938/1130 | ||
| 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 | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $205 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Nicholls State University | ||
| 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 Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 5,883 students)
Murray State University vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Nicholls State University?
- Murray State University is 66.5% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.5% higher at Murray State University than Nicholls State University ($17,652.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Nicholls State University ($11,042 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 4.4% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,160 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Nicholls State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($11,560 vs. $9,310)
Murray State University vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Nicholls State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nicholls State University or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 39 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Nicholls State University? 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 Nicholls State University and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Nicholls State University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,400)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $1,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $21,500)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/