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Overview |
SIUE | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $222 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SIUE | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 9,479 students)
SIUE vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Murray State University?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Murray State University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($17,652.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than SIUE ($11,042 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($10,160 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($11,560 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 1 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Murray State University (84%)
SIUE vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is the same as at Murray State University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $6,600 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,400)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $70 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $21,500)
- SIUE graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($221 vs. $222)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/