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Overview |
Murray State University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Murray State University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 6,114 students)
Murray State University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 446.2% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.6% higher at Xavier than Murray State University ($44,770.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Xavier ($11,042 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 36% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,160 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 141.3% larger than aid received Murray State University ($27,897 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 42 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Murray State University (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/