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Overview |
Murray State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Winthrop University | ||
| 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
- Murray State University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 4,712 students)
Murray State University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 86.7% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Winthrop University than Murray State University ($29,636.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Winthrop University ($11,042 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($10,160 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Murray State University ($12,961 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 25 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Murray State University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Murray State University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $900 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,500)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/