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NKU Eastern Kentucky Murray State University Louisville WKU WVSU WVU Youngstown State| Morehead State University | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehead State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morehead State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | - | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 649 students)
Morehead State University vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or St. Catharine?
- Saint Catharine College is 113.5% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at St. Catharine than Morehead State University ($19,732.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than St. Catharine ($10,991 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Saint Catharine College ($9,626 vs. $9,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($12,140 vs. $9,299)
Morehead State University vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 99 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
Morehead State University vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and Morehead State University.
- Graduates from Morehead State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($34,400 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $5,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $25,000)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More St. Catharine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/