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UVU NKU Eastern Kentucky Utah Utah State University Murray State University Southern Utah University WSU Louisville WKU WVSU| Morehead State University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehead State University | DSC | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $171 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morehead State University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 8,807 students)
Morehead State University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or DSC?
- Morehead State University is 75.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at DSC than Morehead State University ($16,836.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than DSC ($10,991 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 30.4% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($7,384 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Dixie State College of Utah (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 74.8% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($12,140 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at DSC (3.4)
Morehead State University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or DSC? 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 DSC and Morehead State University.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $5,200 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $34,400)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $8,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($16,625 vs. $25,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($171 vs. $258)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/