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BSU Purdue Calumet NKU Eastern Notre Dame College Kentucky Murray State University Indiana Tech Northern Illinois SIUE Louisville WKU| Purdue University North Central Campus | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 16% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 37% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Purdue North Central than Morehead State University ($16,164.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Morehead State University ($7,832 vs. $10,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 30.4% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($7,380 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 69.4% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($12,140 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 104 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (40% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $7,500 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $34,400)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $164 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($24,836 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/