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Overview |
Murray State University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $261 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Murray State University than University of Memphis ($17,652.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Memphis ($11,042 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 0.3% lower than costs at Murray State University ($10,126 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 20.1% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($11,560 vs. $9,625)
Murray State University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 40 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than University of Memphis (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $1,800 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,250)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($222 vs. $261)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/