| Murray State vs. EIU |
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|---|---|---|
#21 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #79 in Federal Region V Universities #36 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,708 Kentucky Residents $19,452 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,403 Illinois Residents $15,879 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,071 Kentucky Residents $10,368 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,410 Illinois Residents $22,695 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,234 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,243 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,060 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,000 SAT- |
| Easier83.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.96% |
| Favorable15.87% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.13% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | ||
| Larger9,479 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,857 |
| Larger7,679 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,916 |
| Smaller1,800 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,941 |
| Larger1,944 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,382 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 523 | Number of faculties | 514 |
| Lower$65,186 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,117 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.