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Overview |
Murray State University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Murray State University | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $292 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Murray State University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 4,686 students)
Murray State University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 97.9% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Murray State University than Bethel University ($17,652.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Bethel ($11,042 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 32.3% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,160 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Murray State University ($13,396 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 141 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Bethel University (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,250)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($222 vs. $292)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/