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Overview |
Murray State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 40% | ||
| 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 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $259 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or South Dakota State University?
- Murray State University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Murray State University than South Dakota State University ($17,652.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than South Dakota State University ($11,042 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 25.6% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,087 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 154% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($11,560 vs. $4,551)
Murray State University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 1 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or South Dakota 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 South Dakota State University and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Murray State University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $3,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,116)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($222 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/