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Overview |
Murray State University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1065/1234 | ||
| 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 | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Murray State University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,487 students)
Murray State University vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 141.6% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at College of the Ozarks than Murray State University ($19,800.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than College of the Ozarks ($11,042 vs. $12,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 23.9% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,200 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 62.2% larger than aid received Murray State University ($18,754 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is the same at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
Murray State University vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Murray State University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/