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Overview |
Morehead State University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Morehead State University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 650 students)
Morehead State University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 223.4% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at D&E College than Morehead State University ($29,880.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than D&E College ($10,991 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($9,626 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 106.9% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($25,119 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 119 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Morehead State University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or D&E 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 D&E College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $34,400)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/