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.
  • Jacksonville State has more expensive tuition & fees ($22,716) than Murray State ($19,452).
  • It is harder to admit to Jacksonville State than Murray State.
  • Jacksonville State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,060) than Murray State (1,060).
  • Murray State has higher submitted ACT score (22) than Jacksonville State (20).
  • Jacksonville State has more students with 9,632 students while Murray State has 9,479 students.
  • Murray State has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while Jacksonville State's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • Murray State has more full-time faculties with 442 faculties while Jacksonville State has 348 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Murray State University and Jacksonville State University.
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Murray StateJacksonville State
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Murray Statevs.Jacksonville State
Murray, KentuckyLocationJacksonville, Alabama
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$9,708
Out-Of-State$19,452
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,426
Out-Of-State$22,716
100%% Receiving Financial Aid98%
$10,234Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,234
83.98 %Acceptance Rates78.46 %
15.87 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)19.68 %
1,060SAT Score1,100
22ACT Score20
58 %Graduation Rate52 %
-Transfer-out Rate26 %
77 %Retention Rate66 %
9,479Student Population9,632
442Number of Faculties348
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 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, On-campus daycare

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