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Overview |
Murray State University | UTC | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Murray State University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Murray State University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $214 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Murray State University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or UTC?
- Murray State University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at UTC than Murray State University ($24,110.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than UTC ($11,042 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 6.9% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,500 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 24.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($11,560 vs. $9,309)
Murray State University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 18 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than UTC (82.6%)
Murray State University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or UTC? 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 UTC and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $200 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,400)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $708 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $21,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/