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Overview |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $217 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| 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 Missouri St Louis is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 9,479 students)
Murray State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Murray State University ($29,960.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than University of Missouri-St Louis ($11,042 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,160 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 5.6% larger than aid received Murray State University ($12,205 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 36 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Murray State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $5,900 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,400)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $513 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $21,500)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis 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/