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Overview |
Morehead State University | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.0 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 8,807 students)
Morehead State University vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Staten Island?
- Morehead State University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Staten Island than Morehead State University ($14,880.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Morehead State University ($7,217 vs. $10,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 108.3% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,626 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Morehead State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 50.6% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,140 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Morehead State University vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Morehead State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $10,700 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $34,400)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $11,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $25,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/