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Overview |
Marian | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Marian | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marian | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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 Marian based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Morehead State University?
- Marian University is 306.9% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.2% higher at Marian than Morehead State University ($37,600.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Marian ($10,991 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 24.7% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,626 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 138.1% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($28,904 vs. $12,140)
Marian vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 21 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Marian vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Morehead State University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/