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Alaska Pacific University NKU Eastern Kentucky Murray State University Louisville WKU WVSU WVU University of Alaska Fairbanks Youngstown State UC Riverside| University of Alaska Anchorage | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
UAA | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
UAA | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UAA | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Morehead State University based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 8,807 students)
UAA vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 49.2% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at UAA than Morehead State University ($19,776.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than UAA ($10,991 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 31.5% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($9,626 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than University of Alaska Anchorage (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 36% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($12,140 vs. $8,929)
UAA vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA 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 UAA .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UAA (3.39)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than UAA (65.3%)
UAA vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $14,500 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $34,400)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $6,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($18,704 vs. $25,000)
- UAA graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/