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Overview |
Alabama | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 |
Alabama | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 9,479 students)
Alabama vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Murray State University?
- The University of Alabama is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Alabama than Murray State University ($31,460.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Alabama ($11,042 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 42% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,160 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 35.7% larger than aid received Murray State University ($15,683 vs. $11,560)
Alabama vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 112 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Murray State University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $9,500 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,750)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/