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Overview |
Ozarks | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ozarks | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | 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 Ozarks based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Murray State University?
- University of the Ozarks is 204.4% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Ozarks than Murray State University ($24,950.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Ozarks ($11,042 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 21.6% lower than costs at Murray State University ($8,358 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 66.3% larger than aid received Murray State University ($19,224 vs. $11,560)
Ozarks vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks 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 Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 35 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than University of the Ozarks (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $1,800 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $1,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,540)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($222 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks 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/