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Overview |
Murray State University | UNO | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Murray State University | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Murray State University | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $170 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Murray State University | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | UNO | ||
| 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
- Murray State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 7,111 students)
Murray State University vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or UNO?
- Murray State University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Murray State University than University of New Orleans ($17,652.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than UNO ($11,042 vs. $11,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 19.8% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,160 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 12.7% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($11,560 vs. $10,260)
Murray State University vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 35 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than UNO (69.8%)
Murray State University vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or UNO? 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 UNO and Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than University of New Orleans (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $2,300 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,400)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/