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Overview |
Murray State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $153 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Alfred State 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 Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 3,348 students)
Murray State University vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Alfred State College?
- Murray State University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Murray State University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($17,652.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Alfred State College ($11,042 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 34.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,160 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 30.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,560 vs. $8,830)
Murray State University vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 53 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Murray State University vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Murray State University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $1,700 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $6,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $21,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($153 vs. $222)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/