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Overview |
UALR | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 965/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
UALR | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Murray State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Murray State University?
- Murray State University is 43.1% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($8,196.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Murray State University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($17,652.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than UALR ($11,042 vs. $11,173)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 10.9% lower than costs at Murray State University ($9,162 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 10.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($11,560 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 79 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UALR (3.42)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (52% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/