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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia WKU University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU| Auburn University | Murray State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 9,479 students)
Auburn vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Murray State University?
- Auburn University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Auburn than Murray State University ($31,176.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Auburn ($11,042 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 47.6% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,160 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Auburn University ($11,560 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn 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 Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 149 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Murray State University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University and Auburn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Murray State University and Auburn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/