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WKU ISU Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth Kentucky MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota UT Martin NKU South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead Austin Peay State University| Murray State University | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Murray State University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Murray State University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Murray State University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Murray State University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Murray State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($17,652.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than NDSU ($11,042 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 9.2% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,300 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 101.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($11,560 vs. $5,732)
Murray State University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 22 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Murray State University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $13,200 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,300)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/