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Overview |
Gainesville College | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 965/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gainesville College | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 37% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gainesville College | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 36% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or Murray State University?
- Murray State University is 259.9% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.9% higher at Murray State University than Gainesville State College ($17,652.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 37.1% lower than costs at Murray State University ($7,408 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Gainesville State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($11,560 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Murray State University (84%)
Gainesville College vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/