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NKU Eastern Kentucky FGCU Murray State University SCF Louisville WKU WVSU WVU Valencia College MDC| Florida SouthWestern State College | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
FSW | 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 | 3.06 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $258 |
Diversity |
FSW | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 8,807 students)
FSW vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 279.3% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Morehead State University than Florida SouthWestern State College ($13,966.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Morehead State University ($7,792 vs. $10,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 4.3% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,626 vs. $10,044)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College as Morehead State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 111.9% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($12,140 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW 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 FSW .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW 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 FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $25,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($93 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/