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Overview |
Murray State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 982/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Murray State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Murray State University is 66.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Murray State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($17,652.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($11,042 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,160 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 48.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,560 vs. $7,780)
Murray State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 106 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? 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 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $6,600 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/