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Overview |
Greenville University | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 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 |
Greenville University | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $222 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Greenville University | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | 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
- Murray State University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Murray State University?
- Greenville University is 266% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Greenville University than Murray State University ($29,998.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Greenville University ($11,042 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 5.7% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,614 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Murray State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 96.1% larger than aid received Murray State University ($22,664 vs. $11,560)
Greenville University vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville 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 Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 47 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Murray State University (84%)
Greenville University vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is the same as at Murray State University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $100 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,100)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($222 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/