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Overview |
Murray State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Blue Mountain, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | bmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $19,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $19,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $8,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $15,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $14,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 186 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 50.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1040/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Murray State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $188 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 922 students)
Murray State University vs. Blue Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Blue Mountain College?
- Blue Mountain College is 133.3% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Blue Mountain College than Murray State University ($19,120.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Blue Mountain College ($11,042 vs. $15,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 20.2% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,452 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Blue Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain College students is 23.1% larger than aid received Murray State University ($14,229 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Blue Mountain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Blue Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Mountain College or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 79 points higher than at Blue Mountain College (990)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blue Mountain College (21)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Blue Mountain College (3.52)
- Blue Mountain College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Blue Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Blue Mountain College? 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 Blue Mountain College and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Blue Mountain College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $3,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($18,264 vs. $21,500)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($188 vs. $222)
- More Blue Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/