Morehead State vs Fort Hays State University (FHSU)

Morehead State University and Fort Hays State University, both public institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Morehead State, nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills of Kentucky, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Fort Hays, located in the vibrant city of Hays, Kansas, stands out with its lower student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention and fostering a supportive learning environment. While Morehead State's student body is predominantly female, Fort Hays maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these universities, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal fit for your academic journey.

	Fort Hays State University	Morehead State University
Overview
Location	Hays, Kansas	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	73.0%	70.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	90.3%	89.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $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	1,997	6,922
Total number of admissions given out	1,804	6,218
Admitted students who chose to enroll	955	1,184
Yield rate	52.9%	19.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not 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: $19,364 Out of state: $29,804	In state: $23,984 Out of state: $28,628
Average net price	$13,788	$10,471
Tuition	In state: $4,140 Out of state: $14,580	In state: $9,082 Out of state: $13,726
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,047 Meal plan: $4,326	$10,040
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	91.0% Average amount $5,027	97.0% Average amount $10,376
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $5,059	55.0% Average amount $4,964
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $9,055	5.0% Average amount $9,199

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	11,402 Men 39.1% Women 60.9%	8,312 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%
Graduate students	2,700 Men 29.7% Women 70.3%	670 Men 37.6% Women 62.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.7%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,731	3,315
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Ohio Tennessee Virginia Illinois

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	50.5%	44.8%
Dropout rate	31.2%	53.6%
Transferred out	15.0%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $85,036 Year 2: $82,440 Year 3: $99,232 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,228 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $67,227 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,873 Year 2: $57,461 Year 3: $61,895 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,104 Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $60,659 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,849 Year 3: $59,909 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,167 Year 2: $51,392 Year 3: $57,191 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,360 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $53,880 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,829 Year 3: $52,488 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,081 Year 2: $47,846 Year 3: $49,888 Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,407 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $49,592	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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