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Overview |
ATU | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 9,841 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #704 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $8,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $18,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $9,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $12,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 11,038 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 9,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 |
ATU | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $222 |
Diversity |
ATU | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Murray State University | ||
| 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 ATU based on total student enrollment (9,841 students vs. 9,487 students)
ATU vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Murray State University?
- Murray State University is 40.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,436.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Murray State University than Arkansas Tech University ($18,180.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than ATU ($9,738 vs. $11,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 7.5% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,852 vs. $10,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,939 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Murray State University (86.2%)
ATU vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($183 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/