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Overview |
Morehead State University | SU | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Morehead State University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Morehead State University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,260 students)
Morehead State University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 265.7% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.9% higher at SU than Morehead State University ($33,790.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than SU ($10,991 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 16.7% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($9,626 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 93.3% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($23,467 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 42 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than SU (80.4%)
Morehead State University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or SU? 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 SU and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Morehead State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,400)
- Shenandoah University and Morehead State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and Morehead State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/