EKU vs. Murray State |
#16 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #21 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Kentucky Colleges |
Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$10,130 Kentucky Residents $20,820 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,708 Kentucky Residents $19,452 Out-of-State |
expensive$10,596 Kentucky Residents $14,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,071 Kentucky Residents $10,368 Out-of-State |
Less$8,710 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,234 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,070 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 22 ACT |
Tighter64.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.98% |
Favorable26.90% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.87% |
High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger14,324 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,479 |
Larger12,072 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,679 |
Larger2,252 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,800 |
Larger4,278 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,944 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher58% |
77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580) |
Faculties | ||
16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
973 | Number of faculties | 523 |
Higher$66,717 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$65,186 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.