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Murray State vs. Fresno State

The following statements compare Murray State University and California State University-San Marcos with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Fresno State's tuition ($20,682) is more expensive than Murray State ($19,836).
  • Murray State's acceptance rate (85.68%) is lower than Fresno State (95.10%).
  • Murray State has higher yield (17.39%) than Fresno State (13.99%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,060.
  • Murray State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Fresno State (24 to 1).
  • Fresno State (16,237 students) is larger than Murray State (10,020 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Murray State ($11,179) has higher amount of financial aid than Fresno State ($11,025).
  • Murray State's graduation rate (61%) is higher than Fresno State (55%).
Murray State University

Murray State University

Public, 4 years • Murray, KY #9 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,900 In-State
$19,836 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,179
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
85.68% Acceptance Rate
17.39% Yield
Enrollment
7,851 Undergraduate
2,169 Graduate
1,796 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
438 Faculties (full-time)
1,072 Staffs (full-time)
$70,683 Faculty Salary
$57,087 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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California State University-San Marcos

California State University-San Marcos

Public, 4 years • San Marcos, CA #52 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,082 In-State
$20,682 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,025
Test Scores
Admission
95.10% Acceptance Rate
13.99% Yield
Enrollment
14,977 Undergraduate
1,260 Graduate
1,048 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
416 Faculties (full-time)
1,291 Staffs (full-time)
$108,455 Faculty Salary
$87,167 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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