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Overview |
Morehead State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehead State University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 89% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morehead State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 8,807 students)
Morehead State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or NCAT?
- Morehead State University is 161% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at NCAT than Morehead State University ($17,050.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Morehead State University ($9,189 vs. $10,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 4.9% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($9,179 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 20.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($12,140 vs. $10,082)
Morehead State University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 137 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Morehead State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Morehead State University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/