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Overview |
Morehead State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | |||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morehead State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,261 students)
Morehead State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 75.3% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Morehead State University ($16,200.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($10,991 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 35.4% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($7,108 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Mercy College of Ohio (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 0% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($12,140 vs. $12,134)
Morehead State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Morehead State University .
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Morehead State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (40% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $14,100 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $34,400)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/