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Overview |
Murray State University | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,841 | 1,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,436 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,180 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,594 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,738 | $21,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,939 | $25,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,038 | 3,030 | ||
| Admitted | 9,511 | 2,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 1000/1150 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Murray State University | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (9,841 students vs. 1,947 students)
Murray State University vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 355.2% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $8,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at Thomas More than Murray State University ($38,400.00 vs. $18,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Thomas More ($9,738 vs. $21,314)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 11.2% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,530 vs. $10,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Thomas More University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 95.4% larger than aid received Murray State University ($25,286 vs. $12,939)
Murray State University vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 53 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Murray State University (86.2%)
Murray State University vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is the same as at Thomas More University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More 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/