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Overview |
Murray State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Murray State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Murray State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | - | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 649 students)
Murray State University vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or St. Catharine?
- Saint Catharine College is 140.8% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at St. Catharine than Murray State University ($19,732.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than St. Catharine ($11,042 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 5.4% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,636 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Saint Catharine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($11,560 vs. $9,299)
Murray State University vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 121 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
Murray State University vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and Murray State University.
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $1,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $21,500)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/