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Overview |
Morehead State University | PC | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Morehead State University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morehead State University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,199 students)
Morehead State University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 322% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.2% higher at PC than Morehead State University ($38,990.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than PC ($10,991 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 17.4% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,626 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 183.2% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($34,379 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 35 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than PC (59.4%)
Morehead State University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or PC? 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 PC and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Morehead State University (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $1,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,108)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/