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Overview |
Murray State University | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1023/1198 | ||
| 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 | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or UL Lafayette?
- Murray State University is 51.6% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at UL Lafayette than Murray State University ($19,135.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than UL Lafayette ($11,042 vs. $13,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 14.6% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($10,160 vs. $11,642)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as University of Louisiana at Lafayette (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 8.3% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($11,560 vs. $10,672)
Murray State University vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is the same at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
Murray State University vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $4,600 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $40,400)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/