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Overview |
Murray State University | UWT | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Murray State University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Murray State University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Murray State University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 4,794 students)
Murray State University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.8% higher at UWT than Murray State University ($39,687.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Murray State University ($10,680 vs. $11,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 40% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,160 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 12.1% larger than aid received Murray State University ($12,961 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 103 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University or UWT? 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 UWT and Murray State University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $25,400 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $40,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- UWT graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/