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Overview |
Murray State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Ole Miss than Murray State University ($26,292.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Ole Miss ($11,042 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 13.1% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,160 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 18.7% larger than aid received Murray State University ($13,720 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 49 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Murray State University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $12,300 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $40,400)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/