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Overview |
Murray State University | Lee University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Murray State University | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Lee University | ||
| 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 Lee University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 3,927 students)
Murray State University vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Lee University?
- Lee University is 156.2% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Lee University than Murray State University ($21,000.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Lee University ($11,042 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 14.9% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,840 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Murray State University ($14,042 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 19 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Murray State University vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Lee University? 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 Lee University and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Lee University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/