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Overview |
Morehead State University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | |||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 8,807 students)
Morehead State University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Oakland than Morehead State University ($23,730.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Oakland ($10,991 vs. $15,161)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 16.3% lower than costs at Oakland University ($9,626 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Oakland University ($12,140 vs. $9,755)
Morehead State University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 23 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is the same as at Oakland University (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $34,400)
- Oakland University and Morehead State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Oakland University and Morehead State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Oakland 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/