PLNU vs. Murray State

The following statements compare Point Loma Nazarene University and Murray State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • PLNU's tuition ($46,250) is more expensive than Murray State ($19,836).
  • PLNU's acceptance rate (83.68%) is lower than Murray State (85.68%).
  • PLNU has higher yield (21.41%) than Murray State (17.39%).
  • PLNU's SAT score (1,260) is higher than Murray State (1,060).
  • PLNU's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Murray State (17 to 1).
  • Murray State (10,020 students) is larger than PLNU (4,757 students) with more enrolled students.
  • PLNU ($19,348) has higher amount of financial aid than Murray State ($11,179).
  • PLNU's graduation rate (77%) is higher than Murray State (61%).
Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private, 4 years • San Diego, CA #54 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$46,250
Financial Aid
$19,348
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
83.68% Acceptance Rate
21.41% Yield
Enrollment
3,246 Undergraduate
1,511 Graduate
1,243 Online Students
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
624 Staffs (full-time)
$106,972 Faculty Salary
$72,489 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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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