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NKU Eastern Kentucky Murray State University Louisville IU Southeast WKU WVSU WVU AUM Indiana State Clarion University of Pennsylvania| Indiana University East | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
IU East | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 27% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at IU East than Morehead State University ($20,634.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Morehead State University ($8,837 vs. $10,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 2.3% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($9,412 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Indiana University East (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 54.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($12,140 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 86 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Indiana University East (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Morehead State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($34,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/