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Overview |
IU South Bend | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 27% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at IU South Bend 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 South Bend than Morehead State University ($8,785 vs. $10,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 4.7% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($9,190 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Indiana University South Bend (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 55.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($12,140 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 92 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Morehead State University (84%)
IU South Bend vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Indiana University South Bend earn on average $2,700 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,400)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $25,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/