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Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami ONU NKU Denison Wooster Eastern| Morehead State University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehead State University | JCU | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | |||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morehead State University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 2,922 students)
Morehead State University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 392.3% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.7% higher at JCU than Morehead State University ($45,490.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than JCU ($10,991 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 37.1% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($9,626 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 150.5% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($30,415 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 80 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than JCU (82.4%)
Morehead State University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or JCU? 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 JCU and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Morehead State University (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $23,200 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/