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Overview |
Morehead State University | Central | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 8,807 students)
Morehead State University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Central?
- Morehead State University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Central than Morehead State University ($16,080.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Central ($10,991 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,626 vs. $9,699)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University as University of Central Missouri (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 86.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($12,140 vs. $6,517)
Morehead State University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 37 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Central (71.3%)
Morehead State University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or Central? 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 Central and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Morehead State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $7,100 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $34,400)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $25,000)
- Central graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/