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Overview |
Morehead State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Morehead State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 809 students)
Morehead State University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 209.5% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at St. Andrews University than Morehead State University ($28,600.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than St. Andrews University ($10,991 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 19.3% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,626 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than St. Andrews University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($17,026 vs. $12,140)
Morehead State University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 129 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Morehead State University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or St. Andrews University? 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. Andrews University and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Morehead State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $34,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/