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Overview |
Morehead State University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 3,297 students)
Morehead State University vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Shawnee State University than Morehead State University ($15,686.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Shawnee State University ($10,991 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 20.4% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($9,626 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Shawnee State University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 57.3% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($12,140 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Morehead State University vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Shawnee State University (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shawnee State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $34,400)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/