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Overview |
IU East | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
IU East | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Murray State University?
- Murray State University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at IU East than Murray State University ($20,634.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Murray State University ($8,837 vs. $11,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 7.9% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,412 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 46.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($11,560 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 108 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Indiana University East (52% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- IU East graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/