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WKU RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Kentucky UT Martin NKU Austin Peay State University Memphis VCU| Murray State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Murray State University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,841 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,436 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,180 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,594 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,738 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,939 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,038 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 9,511 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Murray State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Longwood 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (9,841 students vs. 4,545 students)
Murray State University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $8,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Longwood University than Murray State University ($20,870.00 vs. $18,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Longwood University ($9,738 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 50% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,594 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Longwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 19% larger than aid received Longwood University ($12,939 vs. $10,869)
Murray State University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 84 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
Murray State University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Murray State University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/