Morehead State vs Arkansas Tech University (ATU)

Morehead State University and Arkansas Tech University, both public institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Morehead, nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills of Kentucky, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Arkansas Tech, located in the vibrant city of Russellville, Arkansas, stands out with its lower student-faculty ratio, fostering a more personalized learning environment. While Morehead's student body is predominantly White, Arkansas Tech's student population is more diverse, reflecting the university's commitment to inclusivity. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your choice of higher education.

	Arkansas Tech University	Morehead State University
Overview
Location	Russellville, Arkansas	Morehead, Kentucky
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	63.0%	70.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	94.4%	89.8%
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	6,218	6,922
Total number of admissions given out	5,868	6,218
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,396	1,184
Yield rate	23.8%	19.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $27,125 Out of state: $32,861	In state: $23,984 Out of state: $28,628
Average net price	$11,097	$10,471
Tuition	In state: $5,736 Out of state: $11,472	In state: $9,082 Out of state: $13,726
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,996 Meal plan: $4,000	$10,040
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $8,425	97.0% Average amount $10,376
Students receiving federal student loan	43.0% Average amount $6,090	55.0% Average amount $4,964
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $8,627	5.0% Average amount $9,199

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	8,901 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%	8,312 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%
Graduate students	739 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%	670 Men 37.6% Women 62.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	6.2%	N/A
International students	2.2%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	2,100	3,315
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Missouri Tennessee	Ohio Tennessee Virginia Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Liberal Arts Education Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Education Health Professions Business Liberal Arts Agriculture
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	45.8%	44.8%
Dropout rate	30.2%	53.6%
Transferred out	22.2%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,093 Year 2: $54,974 Year 3: $63,833 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,586 Year 2: $57,955 Year 3: $59,678 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,980 Year 2: $45,808 Year 3: $58,934 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $59,665 Year 2: $52,607 Year 3: $58,602 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,486 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $54,362 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,609 Year 2: $49,136 Year 3: $53,009 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,819 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,990 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,415 Year 2: $40,222 Year 3: $42,597 Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,633 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $41,833 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,931 Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $41,419	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,256 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $67,934 Engineering Technology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,465 Year 2: $56,544 Year 3: $63,288 Curriculum and Instruction (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $53,198 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $61,548 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,164 Year 2: $59,919 Year 3: $59,589 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,855 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $56,127 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,482 Year 2: $54,430 Year 3: $52,630 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,023 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $52,250 Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,090 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $52,098 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,707 Year 2: $35,823 Year 3: $42,105 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,028 Year 2: $40,481 Year 3: $42,017

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