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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University NKU Eastern Methodist Kentucky NSU NCAT UALR Murray State University ECU| Morehead State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehead State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,618 | 6,847 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,518 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,386 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,942 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,017 | $7,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,802 | $8,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 7,241 | 4,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 855/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Morehead State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 89% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| 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 Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (8,618 students vs. 6,847 students)
Morehead State University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Fayetteville State University?
- Morehead State University is 851.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($9,518.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.7% higher at Morehead State University than Fayetteville State University ($14,386.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Morehead State University ($7,298 vs. $10,017)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 26.4% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,942 vs. $11,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 49.1% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($12,802 vs. $8,589)
Morehead State University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 177 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Fayetteville State University (79.9%)
Morehead State University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Fayetteville State University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Morehead State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($34,400 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/