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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU NKU Eastern Kentucky USAO Murray State University SNU Louisville| Morehead State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehead State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,618 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,518 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,386 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,942 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,017 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,802 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 7,241 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $210 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morehead State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 8,618 students)
Morehead State University vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or UCO-Central?
- Morehead State University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($9,518.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at UCO-Central than Morehead State University ($18,171.00 vs. $14,386.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than UCO-Central ($10,017 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 0.6% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($8,886 vs. $8,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than University of Central Oklahoma (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 102.9% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($12,802 vs. $6,309)
Morehead State University vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 37 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than UCO-Central (81.8%)
Morehead State University vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or UCO-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 UCO-Central and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $10,200 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $34,400)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $4,607 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($20,393 vs. $25,000)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($210 vs. $258)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/