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Overview |
Morehead State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,618 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,518 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,386 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,942 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,017 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,802 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 7,241 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1125 | |||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Morehead State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (8,618 students vs. 2,348 students)
Morehead State University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or West Liberty University?
- Morehead State University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,518.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at West Liberty University than Morehead State University ($17,100.00 vs. $14,386.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than West Liberty University ($10,017 vs. $14,203)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 19.6% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,942 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than West Liberty University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 95.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,802 vs. $6,547)
Morehead State University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 63 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
Morehead State University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Morehead State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,400)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/