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title: Murray State University vs. Northern Kentucky University
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# Murray State University vs. Northern Kentucky University

- [Murray State University profile](/murray-state-university/)
- [Northern Kentucky University profile](/northern-kentucky-university/)

## Comparison metrics

| Metric | Murray State University | Northern Kentucky University |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 96% |
| ACT Composite 75th Percentile | 26 | 25 |
| Annual In-State Tuition | $8,604 | $10,704 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $18,540 | $21,528 |
| Endowment (End of Year) | $202,989,950 | $169,705,000 |
| Room and Board | $11,112 | $12,712 |
| SAT Math 75th Percentile | 590 | 560 |
| SAT Reading 75th Percentile | 600 | 573 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $19,716 | $23,416 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $29,652 | $34,240 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,841 | 14,961 |

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