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Overview |
Morehead State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,241 students)
Morehead State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Penn College than Morehead State University ($23,190.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Penn College ($10,991 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 26% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,626 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 67.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($12,140 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Morehead State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Penn 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 Penn College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Morehead State University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $10,000 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/