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Overview |
IWU | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | |||
| 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 |
IWU | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Morehead State University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 221.3% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.5% higher at IWU than Morehead State University ($29,684.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than IWU ($10,991 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 4.4% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,626 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 66.3% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($20,194 vs. $12,140)
IWU vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 39 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Morehead State University (84%)
IWU vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Morehead State University (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $34,400)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $896 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/