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Overview |
Murray State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 928/1148 | ||
| 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 | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $218 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Murray State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 2,386 students)
Murray State University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 217.1% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Murray State University ($25,990.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Southwest Baptist University ($11,042 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 22.6% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,290 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 57% larger than aid received Murray State University ($18,146 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 11 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Southwest Baptist University? 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 Southwest Baptist University and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Southwest Baptist University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $413 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $21,500)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More Southwest Baptist University 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/