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Overview |
Morehead State University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Morehead State University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 3,785 students)
Morehead State University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or WVSU?
- Morehead State University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Morehead State University than West Virginia State University ($13,966.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than WVSU ($10,991 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 26.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,626 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 28% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($12,140 vs. $9,482)
Morehead State University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 120 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Morehead State University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than West Virginia State University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Morehead State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Morehead State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/