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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central NKU Eastern Northern Michigan University Kentucky| Eastern Illinois University | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EIU | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| 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 |
EIU | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 8,807 students)
EIU vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Morehead State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Morehead State University than Eastern Illinois University ($13,966.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than EIU ($10,991 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 12.3% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,626 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($12,140 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 37 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Morehead State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $34,400)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/