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NKU Eastern Kentucky Murray State University Louisville WKU WVSU WVU Youngstown State| Morehead State University | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehead State University | OC | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $124 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morehead State University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,905 students)
Morehead State University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or OC?
- Morehead State University is 135.3% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Morehead State University than Olympic College ($13,966.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than OC ($10,991 vs. $11,629)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Olympic College ($9,626 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Olympic College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 132.7% larger than aid received Olympic College ($12,140 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Morehead State University .
Morehead State University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or OC? 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 and Morehead State University.
- Graduates from Olympic College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($35,800 vs. $34,400)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,000)
- OC graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC 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/