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Overview |
Morehead State University | WSC | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morehead State University | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,773 students)
Morehead State University vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or WSC?
- Morehead State University is 62.1% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145% higher at Morehead State University than Wayne State College ($13,966.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than WSC ($10,991 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 8.5% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($8,870 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Wayne State College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($12,140 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WSC (3.36)
Morehead State University vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or WSC? 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 WSC and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Morehead State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $34,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $4,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $25,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/