Illinois State vs. Murray State

The following statements compare Illinois State University and Murray State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Illinois State's tuition ($23,479) is more expensive than Murray State ($19,452).
  • Murray State's acceptance rate (86.00%) is lower than Illinois State (89.00%).
  • Illinois State has higher yield (22.00%) than Murray State (17.00%).
  • Illinois State's SAT score (1,110) is higher than Murray State (1,070).
  • Murray State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Illinois State (19 to 1).
  • Illinois State (20,683 students) is larger than Murray State (9,479 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Illinois State ($10,441) has higher amount of financial aid than Murray State ($10,234).
  • Illinois State's graduation rate (66%) is higher than Murray State (58%).
Illinois State University

Illinois State University

Public, 4 years • Normal, IL #121 National Universities, #8 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,121 In-State
$23,479 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,441
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.00% Acceptance Rate
22.00% Yield
Enrollment
18,055 Undergraduate
2,628 Graduate
986 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
915 Faculties (full-time)
3,191 Staffs (full-time)
$77,055 Faculty Salary
$59,803 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,970 annual charge
-6,578 capacity
Murray State University

Murray State University

Public, 4 years • Murray, KY #7 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,708 In-State
$19,452 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,234
Test Scores
1,070 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
86.00% Acceptance Rate
17.00% Yield
Enrollment
7,679 Undergraduate
1,800 Graduate
1,944 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
442 Faculties (full-time)
1,089 Staffs (full-time)
$63,268 Faculty Salary
$46,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,748 annual charge
-3,052 capacity
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