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Overview |
Morningside College | KU | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Morningside College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Morningside College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Morningside College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Morningside College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 2,249 students)
Morningside College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or KU?
- Morningside College is 247.8% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($35,100.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Morningside College than University of Kansas ($35,100.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Morningside College ($18,950 vs. $23,947)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 5.8% lower than costs at Morningside College ($10,136 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morningside College students is 124.5% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($25,011 vs. $11,140)
Morningside College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Morningside College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 75 points higher than at Morningside College (1070)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Morningside College (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Morningside College (3.42)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Morningside College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside College or KU? 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 KU and Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Morningside College (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $9,300 more per year than Morningside College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $45,300)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/