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CSN NKU Eastern Kentucky Murray State University Louisville WKU WVSU UNLV WVU Youngstown State GCU| Morehead State University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehead State University | NSC | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Morehead State University | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 7,169 students)
Morehead State University vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or NSC?
- Morehead State University is 66.5% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at NSC than Morehead State University ($19,289.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than NSC ($10,991 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($9,626 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Nevada State College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 81.3% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($12,140 vs. $6,696)
Morehead State University vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at NSC (2.75)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than NSC (82.5%)
Morehead State University vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or NSC? 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 NSC and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Nevada State College (40% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $2,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($22,920 vs. $25,000)
- NSC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/