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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Murray State University?
- Kentucky Christian University is 181.8% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Murray State University ($23,100.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Kentucky Christian University ($11,042 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 13.1% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,980 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Murray State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Murray State University ($14,398 vs. $11,560)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 92 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Kentucky Christian University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $33,600)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/