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Overview |
Morehead State University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,618 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,518 | $27,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,386 | $27,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,942 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,017 | $22,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,802 | $20,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 7,241 | 458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Tusculum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (8,618 students vs. 1,200 students)
Morehead State University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 188.9% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($27,500.00 vs. $9,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at Tusculum College than Morehead State University ($27,500.00 vs. $14,386.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Tusculum College ($10,017 vs. $22,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 20.2% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($8,942 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 59.1% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($20,374 vs. $12,802)
Morehead State University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 87 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Tusculum College (60.4%)
Morehead State University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Tusculum College (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/