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Overview |
ESU | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
ESU | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ESU | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $258 |
Diversity |
ESU | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 75.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Morehead State University than Emporia State University ($13,966.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than ESU ($10,991 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 3.4% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($9,308 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Emporia State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 127.1% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($12,140 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 17 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Morehead State University (84%)
ESU vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Morehead State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,400)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $25,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($200 vs. $258)
- More ESU 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/