The University of Tennessee-Martin (UT Martin) vs. Murray State University (Murray State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Ohio Valley Conference

  • Both The University of Tennessee-Martin (UT Martin) and Murray State University (Murray State) are public.
  • UT Martin is located in Martin, TN and Murray State is located in Murray, KY.
  • Murray State has more expensive tuition of $19,452 than UT Martin ($16,248).
  • UT Martin has tighter acceptance rate of 61.51% than Murray State (86.67%).
  • UT Martin has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than Murray State (1,060).
  • Murray State is larger with 9,479 students than UT Martin (6,868 students).
The University of Tennessee-Martin
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#24 in Tennessee
Rankings#7 in Kentucky
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Martin, TNLocationMurray, KY
UT MartinKnown asMurray State
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$10,208 Tennessee residents
$16,248 out-of-state
Undergraduate$9,708 Kentucky residents
$19,452 out-of-state
$11,592 Tennessee residents
$12,636 out-of-state
Graduate$10,071 Kentucky residents
$10,368 out-of-state
$8,333Financial Aid$10,234
Admission
$30 undergraduate
$30 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$40 graduate
61.51%Acceptance Rate86.67%
35.02%Yield24.13%
1,160 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores1,060 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
6,868Total Students9,479
6,165Undergraduate7,679
703Graduate1,800
1,612Online Enrollment1,944
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
52%Graduation Rate58%
21%Transfer-out Rate
71%Retention Rate77%
$40,100Average Earning after Graduation$42,300
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,078)
$3,276 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909)
$5,580 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$3,806 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
293 Full-time
149 Part-time
Number of Faculties442 Full-time
81 Part-time
788 Full-time
177 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,089 Full-time
207 Part-time
$68,745 for Faculties
$49,571 Part-time
Average Salary$63,268 for Faculties
$46,390 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023