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Overview |
Murray State University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % 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 | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Tennessee than Murray State University ($29,522.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Tennessee ($11,042 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 19.6% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($10,160 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 9.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($11,560 vs. $10,593)
Murray State University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 145 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Murray State University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Tennessee? 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 and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Murray State University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $15,900 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,400)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/