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Overview |
DSC | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $258 |
Diversity |
DSC | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Morehead State University | ||
| 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 260.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Morehead State University than Dalton State College ($13,966.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Morehead State University ($5,532 vs. $10,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,626 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Morehead State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 74.3% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($12,140 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Dalton State College (40% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Morehead State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($34,400 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $10,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $25,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/