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Overview |
Morehead State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | |||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Morehead State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,337 students)
Morehead State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 267.4% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.1% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Morehead State University ($33,952.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,991 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 27.4% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,626 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than North Carolina Wesleyan College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 133.9% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($28,392 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 169 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Morehead State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $34,400)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $25,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/