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Overview |
Morehead State University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,167 students)
Morehead State University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 337.2% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.3% higher at Guilford College than Morehead State University ($40,400.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Guilford College ($10,991 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 34% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,626 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Morehead State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 154.7% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($30,922 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Morehead State University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Morehead State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/