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Overview |
Morehead State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,618 | 11,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,518 | $6,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,386 | $16,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,942 | $7,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,017 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,802 | $4,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 11,190 | ||
| Admitted | 7,241 | 9,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Morehead State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (11,519 students vs. 8,618 students)
Morehead State University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Morehead State University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($9,518.00 vs. $6,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Morehead State University ($16,478.00 vs. $14,386.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($10,017 vs. $13,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 15.1% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($7,770 vs. $8,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 213.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($12,802 vs. $4,087)
Morehead State University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 3 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Morehead State University (82.1%)
Morehead State University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Morehead State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $10,200 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $34,400)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $29 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($24,971 vs. $25,000)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater and Morehead State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/