Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Vermont State's yield is 6 pts higher than Murray State's
Yield rate - 2
Vermont State admits 82% vs. 86% at Murray State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Murray StateOpen
- Vermont StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Murray StateTest-optional
- Vermont StateTest-blind
How they read a record
Murray State
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 42% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
Vermont State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Murray State | Vermont State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why