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Overview |
Morehead State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $312 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Lourdes University | ||
| 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,136 students)
Morehead State University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 178.7% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at Lourdes University than Morehead State University ($25,750.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Lourdes University ($10,991 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 24.7% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($9,626 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 48.6% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($18,038 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 64 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Morehead State University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Lourdes University? 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 Lourdes University and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Lourdes University (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lourdes University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,250)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($258 vs. $312)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/