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Overview |
Murray State University | SWU | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | SWU | ||
| 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
- Murray State University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,175 students)
Murray State University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 223.6% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at SWU than Murray State University ($26,520.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than SWU ($11,042 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 5.3% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,650 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Murray State University ($19,636 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Murray State University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than SWU (51.2%)
Murray State University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or SWU? 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 SWU and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/