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Overview |
Murray State University | UC | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Murray State University | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Murray State University | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | UC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Murray State University | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | UC | ||
| 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at UC than Murray State University ($26,862.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than UC ($11,042 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 26.5% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,160 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 32.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,560 vs. $8,733)
Murray State University vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 96 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming UC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or UC? 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 UC and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Murray State University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $5,200 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/