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Overview |
Morehead State University | UMF | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | |||
| 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 | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Morehead State University | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | UMF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UMF based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,837 students)
Morehead State University vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or UMF?
- Morehead State University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at UMF than Morehead State University ($20,400.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than UMF ($10,991 vs. $14,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Maine at Farmington ($9,626 vs. $10,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Morehead State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 14.3% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($12,140 vs. $10,623)
Morehead State University vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or UMF? 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 UMF and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Morehead State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Maine at Farmington earn on average $800 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/