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Overview |
Murray State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,841 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,436 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,180 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,594 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,738 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,939 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,038 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 9,511 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $246 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (9,841 students vs. 2,735 students)
Murray State University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 290% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $8,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Carson-Newman College than Murray State University ($32,900.00 vs. $18,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Carson-Newman College ($9,738 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 0.8% lower than costs at Murray State University ($10,507 vs. $10,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 104.6% larger than aid received Murray State University ($26,472 vs. $12,939)
Murray State University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 30 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Murray State University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Carson Newman College (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $2,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,880)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/