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Overview |
Morehead State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | |||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,299 students)
Morehead State University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 357.4% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.6% higher at Wittenberg University than Morehead State University ($42,260.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Wittenberg University ($10,991 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($9,626 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 168.8% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($32,632 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Morehead State University (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/