| Belmont vs. Murray State |
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|---|---|---|
#251 in National Universities #10 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #21 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$41,320 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,708 Kentucky Residents $19,452 Out-of-State |
| expensive$27,050 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,071 Kentucky Residents $10,368 Out-of-State |
| More$20,411 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,234 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,230 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier96.27% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.98% |
| Favorable21.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.87% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,910 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,479 |
| Smaller7,384 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,679 |
| Smaller1,526 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,800 |
| Smaller86 | Online Student Population | Larger1,944 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,374) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 837 | Number of faculties | 523 |
| Higher$88,388 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$65,186 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.