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IPFW IU Northwest Purdue North Central NKU Eastern Purdue Kentucky Murray State University BSU Louisville WKU WVSU| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 16% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 8,807 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 37% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Purdue Calumet than Morehead State University ($16,164.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Morehead State University ($10,908 vs. $10,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 27.3% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($7,560 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 112.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($12,140 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Morehead State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morehead State University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 87 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or Morehead State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Morehead State University and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $8,100 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,400)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/