| Murray State vs. WKU |
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|---|---|---|
#21 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky 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 | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,708 Kentucky Residents $19,452 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,071 Kentucky Residents $10,368 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State |
| More$10,234 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,499 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,060 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,070 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter83.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.95% |
| Lower15.87% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.86% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,479 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,493 |
| Smaller7,679 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,440 |
| Smaller1,800 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,053 |
| Smaller1,944 | Online Student Population | Larger3,162 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| 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: 4,942) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 523 | Number of faculties | 925 |
| Lower$65,186 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$70,087 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.