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Overview |
Morehead State University | Hood | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehead State University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Hood | ||
| 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 Hood based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 2,056 students)
Morehead State University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Hood?
- Hood College is 374% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.6% higher at Hood than Morehead State University ($43,800.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Hood ($10,991 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 41.3% lower than costs at Hood College ($9,626 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 180.5% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($34,047 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Hood (77.9%)
Morehead State University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Hood? 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 Hood and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Morehead State University (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/