| Murray State vs. TTU |
#21 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #272 in National Universities #13 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,900 Kentucky Residents $19,836 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,376 Tennessee Residents $15,576 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,683 Kentucky Residents $10,683 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,386 Tennessee Residents $15,746 Out-of-State |
| More$10,550 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,595 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,060 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,180 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier85.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.13% |
| Lower17.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.84% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller10,020 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,511 |
| Smaller7,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,187 |
| Larger2,169 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,324 |
| Larger1,796 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,033 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| 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: 2,460) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,620) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 566 | Number of faculty | 589 |
| Lower$70,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,887 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.