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Overview |
Louisville | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $222 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville is larger than than Murray State University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 9,479 students)
Louisville vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Murray State University?
- University of Louisville is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Louisville than Murray State University ($28,670.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Louisville ($11,042 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 5% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,160 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 5.7% larger than aid received Murray State University ($12,216 vs. $11,560)
Louisville vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 90 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than University of Louisville (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $4,800 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,400)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $1,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $21,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($203 vs. $222)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/