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WKU NKU Kentucky Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University WVSU WVU Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU| Eastern Kentucky University | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 8,807 students)
Eastern vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Morehead State University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Eastern than Morehead State University ($19,922.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Morehead State University ($10,806 vs. $10,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 7.6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,626 vs. $10,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Morehead State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 14.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($12,140 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 19 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,400)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/