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Overview |
Murray State University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Murray State University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Murray State University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| 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 Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,527 students)
Murray State University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 154.4% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Missouri Valley College than Murray State University ($20,850.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Missouri Valley College ($11,042 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 1.4% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($10,160 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Murray State University ($17,514 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Murray State University .
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Murray State University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Missouri Valley College (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,500)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/