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Overview |
UNI | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 965/1190 | ||
| 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 |
UNI | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNI | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNI | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Murray State University?
- Murray State University is 1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at UNI than Murray State University ($19,265.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than UNI ($11,042 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 8.7% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,343 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 80.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,560 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Murray State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Murray State University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 19 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Murray State University (84%)
UNI vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Murray State 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 Murray State University and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Murray State University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $7,300 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,400)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,500)
- UNI graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More UNI 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/