| Murray State vs. SIUE |
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|---|---|---|
#21 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #357 in National Universities #38 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,900 Kentucky Residents $19,836 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,092 Illinois Residents $12,092 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,683 Kentucky Residents $10,683 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,488 Illinois Residents $10,488 Out-of-State |
| More$10,550 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,247 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,060 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,070 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter85.68% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.50% |
| Favorable17.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.66% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,020 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,893 |
| Smaller7,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,945 |
| Smaller2,169 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,948 |
| Smaller1,796 | Online Student Population | Larger1,999 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,002) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,070) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 566 | Number of faculty | 861 |
| Lower$70,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,240 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.