Morehead State vs Georgia College & State University (GC&SU)

Morehead State University and Georgia College & 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 students. Georgia College, located in the charming town of Milledgeville, Georgia, has a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process. While Morehead State's student body is predominantly White, Georgia College's student population is more diverse, reflecting the state's demographics. Both universities offer a wide range of undergraduate programs, with popular majors such as Business, Education, and Nursing. However, Georgia College has a slightly higher graduation rate, suggesting that students may find it easier to complete their degrees within the expected timeframe. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more. Explore the table to discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Georgia College & State University	Morehead State University
Overview
Location	Milledgeville, Georgia	Morehead, Kentucky
Campus setting	Town: Distant	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	78.0%	70.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	87.7%	89.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	1070 - 1260	N/A
ACT range	21 - 27	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	23.0%
Students submitting ACT score	19.0%
Total number of applicants	4,633	6,922
Total number of admissions given out	4,062	6,218
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,507	1,184
Yield rate	37.1%	19.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	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: $25,019 Out of state: $44,199	In state: $23,984 Out of state: $28,628
Average net price	$20,443	$10,471
Tuition	In state: $7,508 Out of state: $26,688	In state: $9,082 Out of state: $13,726
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,254 Meal plan: $4,070	$10,040
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $7,955	97.0% Average amount $10,376
Students receiving federal student loan	38.0% Average amount $5,285	55.0% Average amount $4,964
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $8,022	5.0% Average amount $9,199

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	5,586 Men 36.0% Women 64.0%	8,312 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%
Graduate students	1,177 Men 28.5% Women 71.5%	670 Men 37.6% Women 62.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	0.5%	N/A
International students	0.8%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	2,237	3,315
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Georgia New York Illinois Louisiana New Hampshire	Ohio Tennessee Virginia Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Education Health Professions Business Liberal Arts Agriculture
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.1%	44.8%
Dropout rate	3.6%	53.6%
Transferred out	34.0%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,879 Year 2: $91,744 Year 3: $103,252 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $70,589 Year 2: $66,045 Year 3: $78,191 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,907 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $70,726 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,634 Year 2: $59,726 Year 3: $67,256 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,080 Year 2: $61,096 Year 3: $62,145 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,031 Year 2: $43,658 Year 3: $54,993 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,582 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $52,099 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,926 Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $51,231 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,029 Year 2: $40,945 Year 3: $51,165 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,778 Year 2: $46,790 Year 3: $47,447	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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