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Overview |
Morehead State University | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | |||
| 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 |
Morehead State University | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,174 students)
Morehead State University vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 148.9% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at Ashland College than Morehead State University ($23,000.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Ashland College ($10,991 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 18.8% lower than costs at Ashland University ($9,626 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Morehead State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 50.7% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($18,290 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 2 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Morehead State University vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Morehead State University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/