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Overview |
Idaho | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 9,841 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #704 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $8,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $18,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $9,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $12,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Idaho | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 11,038 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 9,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Idaho | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $222 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Idaho | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | 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
- University of Idaho is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 9,841 students)
Idaho vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Murray State University?
- Murray State University is 29% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($8,436.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Idaho than Murray State University ($27,508.00 vs. $18,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Idaho ($9,738 vs. $14,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 2.1% lower than costs at Murray State University ($10,380 vs. $10,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Idaho (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 7% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($12,939 vs. $12,095)
Idaho vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho 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 Idaho .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 8 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Idaho students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Idaho (79.1%)
Idaho vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than University of Idaho (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $6,500 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $2,779 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,279)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($222 vs. $251)
- More Idaho 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/