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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech NKU Eastern Kentucky| Morehead State University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehead State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | |||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 3,757 students)
Morehead State University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Mary Washington College?
- Morehead State University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Mary Washington College than Morehead State University ($25,858.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Mary Washington College ($10,991 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 25.6% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($9,626 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than University of Mary Washington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 34.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($12,140 vs. $9,046)
Morehead State University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 63 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Morehead State University (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $21,100 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $34,400)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/