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ESU WSU NKU Eastern Kentucky Central Murray State University KU K-State Louisville WKU WVSU| Pittsburg State University | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 53.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Pitt State than Morehead State University ($17,696.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Pitt State ($10,991 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 2.1% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($9,426 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 295.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($12,140 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Morehead State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morehead State University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Morehead State University (84%)
Pitt State vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Morehead State 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 Morehead State University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Morehead State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $34,400)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/