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UIC NKU Eastern Northeastern Illinois University Kentucky DePaul Murray State University EIU Louisville WKU WVSU WVU| Chicago State University | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 |
CSU | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at Morehead State University than Chicago State University ($13,966.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Morehead State University ($6,446 vs. $10,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 43.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,626 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 30.9% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($15,891 vs. $12,140)
CSU vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 172 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Chicago State University (40% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,250)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/