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Overview |
Murray State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Murray State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $167 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Murray State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 4,270 students)
Murray State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Murray State University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Murray State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($17,652.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($11,042 vs. $12,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 13.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($10,160 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 7.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($11,560 vs. $10,768)
Murray State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 74 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $6,200 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,400)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $5,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $21,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($167 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/