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Overview |
Morehead State University | AU | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Morehead State University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morehead State University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,121 students)
Morehead State University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or AU?
- Anderson University is 234% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at AU than Morehead State University ($30,860.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than AU ($10,991 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 16.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,626 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 101.1% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($24,409 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 31 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than AU (45.4%)
Morehead State University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or AU? 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 AU and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Morehead State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $1,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,862)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/