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Overview |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $226 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Murray State University ($30,441.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($11,042 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,160 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 0.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($11,560 vs. $11,545)
Murray State University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 134 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Murray State University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Murray State University (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $13,800 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,883)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($222 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/