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Western Illinois vs. Murray State

The following statements compare Western Illinois University and Murray State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Murray State's tuition ($19,452) is more expensive than Western Illinois ($14,085).
  • Western Illinois's acceptance rate (74.96%) is lower than Murray State (86.17%).
  • Murray State has higher yield (17.44%) than Western Illinois (15.23%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,070.
  • Western Illinois's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Murray State (16 to 1).
  • Murray State (9,479 students) is larger than Western Illinois (7,643 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Murray State ($10,234) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Illinois ($8,341).
  • Murray State's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Western Illinois (47%).
Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University

Public, 4 years • Macomb, IL #43 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,085
Financial Aid
$8,341
Test Scores
Admission
74.96% Acceptance Rate
15.23% Yield
Enrollment
5,309 Undergraduate
2,334 Graduate
1,807 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
30% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
441 Faculties (full-time)
1,193 Staffs (full-time)
$81,367 Faculty Salary
$56,464 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,600 annual charge
-3,083 capacity
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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
86.17% Acceptance Rate
17.44% 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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