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Overview |
Morehead State University | MWSU | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,618 | 3,817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,518 | $6,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,386 | $14,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,942 | $10,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,017 | $12,764 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,802 | $8,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,241 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $225 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morehead State University | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | MWSU | ||
| 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 MWSU based on total student enrollment (8,618 students vs. 3,817 students)
Morehead State University vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or MWSU?
- Morehead State University is 36.3% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($9,518.00 vs. $6,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at MWSU than Morehead State University ($14,685.00 vs. $14,386.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than MWSU ($10,017 vs. $12,764)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 22.7% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($8,942 vs. $10,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Missouri Western State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($12,802 vs. $8,500)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Morehead State University vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Missouri Western State University (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $34,400)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $3,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $25,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/