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Overview |
Morehead State University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | |||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,826 students)
Morehead State University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 262.7% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.9% higher at Roanoke College than Morehead State University ($33,510.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Roanoke College ($10,991 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 59.6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,626 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 198% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($36,176 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 45 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Morehead State University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Morehead State University (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/