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Overview |
Campbellsville University | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Campbellsville, KY | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,451 | 9,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbellsville.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbellsville University | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $8,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $18,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,170 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,777 | $9,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,113 | $12,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbellsville University | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 11,038 | ||
| Admitted | 998 | 9,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Campbellsville University | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbellsville University | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,400 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $222 |
Diversity |
Campbellsville University | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Campbellsville University | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Campbellsville University | 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
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (12,451 students vs. 9,841 students)
Campbellsville University vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbellsville University or Murray State University?
- Campbellsville University is 214% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $8,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Campbellsville University than Murray State University ($26,490.00 vs. $18,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Campbellsville University ($9,738 vs. $18,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 15.5% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,170 vs. $10,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Campbellsville University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 70.9% larger than aid received Murray State University ($22,113 vs. $12,939)
Campbellsville University vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbellsville University 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 Campbellsville University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 83 points higher than at Campbellsville University (986)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Campbellsville University (21)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Campbellsville University (3.36)
- Campbellsville University has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than Murray State University (86.2%)
Campbellsville University vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbellsville University 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 Campbellsville University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Campbellsville University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $2,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($19,400 vs. $21,500)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($200 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/