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Overview |
Murray State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Northwest | ||
| 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 8,505 students)
Murray State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Northwest?
- Murray State University is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Murray State University than Northwest Missouri State University ($17,652.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Northwest ($11,042 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 2.6% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,160 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 37.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($11,560 vs. $8,387)
Murray State University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 22 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $800 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/