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Overview |
Morehead State University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $292 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Bethel | ||
| 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 Bethel based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,686 students)
Morehead State University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 75.6% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Bethel than Morehead State University ($16,222.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Bethel ($10,991 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 39.7% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,626 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Bethel University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($13,396 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 119 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Bethel University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/