Northern Kentucky University vs Murray State University
Northern Kentucky University is harder to get into (68% vs 86% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $7,350 vs $8,976 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | Northern Kentucky University | Murray State University |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 68% | 86% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 953–1150 | 940–1170 |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 18–25 | 19–26 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | Northern Kentucky University | Murray State University |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $19,772 | $22,404 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $8,976 | $7,350 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $20,232 | $17,706 |
| Measure | Northern Kentucky University | Murray State University |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,260 | $7,357 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $6,642 | $4,208 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $8,734 | $4,615 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $10,740 | $10,672 |
| Over $110,000 | $8,740 | $13,409 |
| Measure | Northern Kentucky University | Murray State University |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 8,246 | 6,688 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 48% | 60% |
| Come back for year two | 76% | 76% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $55,024 | $48,482 |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,750 | $19,500 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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