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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs. Murray State

The following statements compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Murray State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Murray State's tuition ($19,836) is more expensive than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,334).
  • Murray State's acceptance rate (85.68%) is lower than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (86.88%).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has higher yield (18.64%) than Murray State (17.39%).
  • Murray State's SAT score (1,060) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,040).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Murray State (17 to 1).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (11,790 students) is larger than Murray State (10,020 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,341) has higher amount of financial aid than Murray State ($11,179).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's graduation rate (62%) is higher than Murray State (61%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,334
Financial Aid
$13,341
Test Scores
1,040 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
86.88% Acceptance Rate
18.64% Yield
Enrollment
8,553 Undergraduate
3,237 Graduate
2,272 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
907 Faculties (full-time)
4,642 Staffs (full-time)
$76,588 Faculty Salary
$62,859 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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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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