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JCSU NKU Eastern Kentucky Murray State University Louisville WKU WVSU WVU Youngstown State| Morehead State University | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehead State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1122 | |||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,140 students)
Morehead State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 310.1% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Morehead State University ($37,896.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($10,991 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 54.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($9,626 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 131.1% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($28,061 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Morehead State University .
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Morehead State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Morehead State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $5,700 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/