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Overview |
Murray State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Murray State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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 Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 7,000 students)
Murray State University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 133% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Lindenwood University than Murray State University ($19,100.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Lindenwood University ($11,042 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,160 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 37% larger than aid received Murray State University ($15,840 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 26 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Murray State University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Lindenwood University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University 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/