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Overview |
AUM | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 9,841 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #704 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $8,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $18,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $9,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $12,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 11,038 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 9,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
AUM | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (9,841 students vs. 5,189 students)
AUM vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Murray State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($8,568.00 vs. $8,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at AUM than Murray State University ($19,224.00 vs. $18,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than AUM ($9,738 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 43.8% lower than costs at Murray State University ($7,368 vs. $10,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($12,939 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 79 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Murray State University (86.2%)
AUM vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,900)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $692 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,192)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/