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Overview |
Murray State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Murray State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Murray State University is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,052 students)
Murray State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 218.4% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Murray State University ($26,100.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($11,042 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 18.1% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,600 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 94.1% larger than aid received Murray State University ($22,442 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 50 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Murray State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,400)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/