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Overview |
Murray State University | King College | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Murray State University | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Murray State University | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | King College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Murray State University | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | King College | ||
| 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 King College based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,357 students)
Murray State University vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or King College?
- King College is 289.7% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at King College than Murray State University ($31,942.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than King College ($11,042 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 2% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,960 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 96.5% larger than aid received Murray State University ($22,715 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 64 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at King College (3.46)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than King College (60.8%)
Murray State University vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or King 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 King College and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than King College (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than King College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than King College graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/