The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • EKU has more expensive tuition & fees ($20,820) than Murray State ($19,452).
  • It is harder to admit to EKU than Murray State.
  • EKU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,060) than Murray State (1,060).
  • Murray State has higher submitted ACT score (22) than EKU (20).
  • EKU has more students with 14,324 students while Murray State has 9,479 students.
  • EKU has more full-time faculties with 563 faculties while Murray State has 442 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Murray State University and Eastern Kentucky University.
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Murray Statevs.EKU
Murray, KentuckyLocationRichmond, Kentucky
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$9,708
Out-Of-State$19,452
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,130
Out-Of-State$20,820
100%% Receiving Financial Aid83%
$10,234Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,710
83.98 %Acceptance Rates64.31 %
15.87 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.90 %
1,060SAT Score1,070
22ACT Score20
58 %Graduation Rate49 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
77 %Retention Rate77 %
9,479Student Population14,324
442Number of Faculties563
16 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, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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