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WKU Purdue North Central IU Purdue Indiana State Kentucky IU Northwest IPFW IUPUI UT Martin NKU Ohio University| Ball State University | Murray State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSU | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
BSU | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 36% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 9,479 students)
BSU vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Murray State University?
- Ball State University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at BSU than Murray State University ($25,918.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than BSU ($11,042 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 7.3% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,160 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Ball State University ($11,560 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 1 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Murray State University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/