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Overview |
Spelman | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 965/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Spelman | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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 Spelman based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Murray State University?
- Spelman College is 215.8% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Spelman than Murray State University ($25,880.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Spelman ($11,042 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 54.2% lower than costs at Spelman College ($10,160 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Spelman College ($11,560 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 54 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Murray State University (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/