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Overview |
Morehead State University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | |||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Xavier | ||
| 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 6,114 students)
Morehead State University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 384.5% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.6% higher at Xavier than Morehead State University ($44,770.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Xavier ($10,991 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 43.6% lower than costs at Xavier University ($9,626 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 129.8% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($27,897 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 64 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Morehead State University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/