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Overview |
Morehead State University | WMU | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morehead State University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 8,807 students)
Morehead State University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at WMU than Morehead State University ($18,154.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than WMU ($10,991 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 15.3% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($9,626 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Western Michigan University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 78.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($12,140 vs. $6,813)
Morehead State University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 17 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or WMU? 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 WMU and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Morehead State University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/