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Overview |
Morehead State University | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| 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 | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $181 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 2,105 students)
Morehead State University vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Evergreen?
- Morehead State University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at Evergreen than Morehead State University ($28,905.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Evergreen ($10,991 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 43.4% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($9,626 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 16.6% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($12,140 vs. $10,411)
Morehead State University vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 20 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Morehead State University vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Morehead State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The Evergreen State College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,400)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $7,405 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $25,000)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($181 vs. $258)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/