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WKU DBU Kentucky Henderson State University UT Martin NKU Austin Peay State University Memphis Middle Tennessee State University Arkansas Harding University Morehead State University| Ouachita Baptist University | Murray State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 965/1190 | ||
| 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 |
OBU | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
OBU | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OBU | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 36% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Murray State University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 272.1% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at OBU than Murray State University ($30,500.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than OBU ($11,042 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 15.5% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,800 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Murray State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 91.9% larger than aid received Murray State University ($22,181 vs. $11,560)
OBU vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Murray State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Murray State University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 51 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Murray State University? 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 Murray State University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Murray State University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/