Murray State University vs. University of Houston-Victoria

Comparable Facts

Compare Murray State University in Murray, KY with University of Houston Victoria in Victoria, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Murray State University is larger than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (10,020 students vs. 3,586 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Murray State University is located in Murray, KY (Remote Town setting); University of Houston Victoria is in Victoria, TX (Small City setting).
• Murray State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Houston Victoria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Murray State University 17:1; University of Houston Victoria 15:1.

Murray State University vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or University of Houston-Victoria? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than Murray State University ($6,754 vs. $10,182).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 1.2% lower than at University of Houston Victoria ($11,112 vs. $11,246).
• Murray State University is 38.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Houston-Victoria (about $2,751 more per year; $9,900.00 vs. $7,149.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 16.8% higher at Murray State University than at University of Houston Victoria (about $2,847 more per year; $19,836.00 vs. $16,989.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Murray State University than at University of Houston Victoria (100% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 7.3% larger than aid received by University of Houston Victoria students ($14,178 vs. $13,210).

Murray State University vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or University of Houston-Victoria? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Houston-Victoria and Murray State University.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston Victoria (1090) is 30 points higher than at Murray State University (1060).
• Incoming Murray State University students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 22) as students at University of Houston-Victoria (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Murray State University 940/1170; University of Houston Victoria 993/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Murray State University 19/26; University of Houston Victoria 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Murray State University - Test optional; University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free.
• University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Murray State University (85.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.4% at Murray State University vs. 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria.

Murray State University vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Murray State University and University of Houston-Victoria? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Murray State University's six-year graduation rate is 52%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn a median of about $2,800 more per year than Murray State University graduates about ten years after starting college ($43,200 vs. $40,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Victoria graduates have a $3,971 lower median loan debt than Murray State University graduates ($17,529 vs. $21,500).
• Among borrowers, University of Houston-Victoria graduates have an estimated $41 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Murray State University graduates ($181 vs. $222).
• More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.