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Overview |
Murray State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Murray State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Murray State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $192 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Murray State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | UT Tyler | ||
| 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 UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 9,322 students)
Murray State University vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or UT Tyler?
- Murray State University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at UT Tyler than Murray State University ($23,232.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than UT Tyler ($11,042 vs. $13,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 2.5% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,908 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 20.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($11,560 vs. $9,612)
Murray State University vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 10 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $8,700 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $40,400)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $2,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $21,500)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($192 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/