The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Belmont University is a private (not-for-profit) and Murray State is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • Belmont University has more expensive tuition & fees ($41,320) than Murray State ($19,452).
  • It is harder to admit to Murray State than Belmont University.
  • Belmont University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than Murray State (1,060).
  • Belmont University has higher submitted ACT score (27) than Murray State (22).
  • Murray State has more students with 9,479 students while Belmont University has 8,910 students.
  • Belmont University has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Murray State's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Murray State has more full-time faculties with 442 faculties while Belmont University has 383 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Belmont University and Murray State University.
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Belmont Universityvs.Murray State
Nashville, TennesseeLocationMurray, Kentucky
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Doctoral / Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
$41,3202024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,708
Out-Of-State$19,452
79%% Receiving Financial Aid100%
$20,411Average Amount of Financial Aid$10,234
96.27 %Acceptance Rates83.98 %
21.73 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)15.87 %
1,230SAT Score1,060
27ACT Score22
72 %Graduation Rate58 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
84 %Retention Rate77 %
8,910Student Population9,479
383Number of Faculties442
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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