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Overview |
Valpo | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Murray State University?
- Valparaiso University is 429.5% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.9% higher at Valpo than Murray State University ($43,400.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Valpo ($11,042 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 29.7% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,160 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Murray State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 200.2% larger than aid received Murray State University ($34,706 vs. $11,560)
Valpo vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo 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 Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 90 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Murray State University (84%)
Valpo vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Murray State University (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/