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Overview |
Morehead State University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Morehead State University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 919 students)
Morehead State University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 242.7% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at OC Comets than Morehead State University ($31,664.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than OC Comets ($10,991 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 16.8% lower than costs at Olivet College ($9,626 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 92.4% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($23,361 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 116 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Morehead State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets 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/