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NKU Eastern Lincoln Memorial University Kentucky ETSU Murray State University Maryville College Louisville WKU WVSU WVU Tennessee| Morehead State University | Carson Newman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehead State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | |||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 2,586 students)
Morehead State University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 238.7% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.1% higher at Carson-Newman College than Morehead State University ($31,300.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Carson-Newman College ($10,991 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 4.9% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,626 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 103.4% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($24,697 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 8 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Morehead State University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Morehead State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,400)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $25,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/