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Overview |
Murray State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,299 students)
Murray State University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 415.6% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.4% higher at Wittenberg University than Murray State University ($42,260.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Wittenberg University ($11,042 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 11% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,160 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 182.3% larger than aid received Murray State University ($32,632 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Murray State University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Murray State University (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/