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Overview |
Morehead State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,358 students)
Morehead State University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 273.4% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at Emory and Henry College than Morehead State University ($34,500.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Emory and Henry College ($10,991 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 43.4% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,626 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University as Emory and Henry College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 160.7% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($31,643 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 67 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Morehead State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/