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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU NKU University of Bridgeport Eastern Kentucky UConn East Stroudsburg University| Southern Connecticut State University | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 8,807 students)
SCSU vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at SCSU than Morehead State University ($19,358.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than SCSU ($10,991 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 46.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,626 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 66.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($12,140 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Morehead State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morehead State University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 129 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Morehead State 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 Morehead State University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Morehead State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $34,400)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/