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Overview |
Washburn University | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Washburn University | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Washburn University | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $258 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Washburn University | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | Morehead State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 5,460 students)
Washburn University vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Washburn University than Morehead State University ($20,328.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Washburn University ($10,991 vs. $12,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 4.3% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,626 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 55.3% larger than aid received Washburn University ($12,140 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University 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 Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
Washburn University vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Morehead State University is higher than Washburn University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $34,400)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $8,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($16,900 vs. $25,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($174 vs. $258)
- More Washburn 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/