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Overview |
Morehead State University | VSU | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehead State University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $305 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 89% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Morehead State University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,648 students)
Morehead State University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or VSU?
- Morehead State University is 66.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at VSU than Morehead State University ($16,542.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than VSU ($10,991 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 19.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,626 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($12,140 vs. $11,498)
Morehead State University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 190 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or VSU? 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 VSU and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is the same as at Virginia State University (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/