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Overview |
Murray State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,841 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,436 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,180 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,594 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,738 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,939 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,038 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 9,511 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 9,841 students)
Murray State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Murray State University is 8% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,436.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Murray State University than Missouri State University Springfield ($18,180.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($9,738 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 3.6% lower than costs at Murray State University ($10,230 vs. $10,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 57.9% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($12,939 vs. $8,193)
Murray State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 21 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Murray State University (86.2%)
Murray State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Murray State University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $1,700 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/