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Overview |
ECSU | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Murray State University?
- Murray State University is 26.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at Murray State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,652.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than ECSU ($11,042 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 58.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,160 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Murray State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,560 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/