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Overview |
Eastern | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 9,479 students)
Eastern vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Murray State University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Eastern than Murray State University ($19,922.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Murray State University ($10,806 vs. $11,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 2% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,160 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($11,560 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 41 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,900)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $2,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,695)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/