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Overview |
Columbus State | Morgan State | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 9,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #1012 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | morgan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Morgan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $15,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $12,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Morgan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 16,845 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 14,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 880/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Morgan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Morgan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $320 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Morgan State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Morgan State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Morgan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Morgan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Morgan State?
- Morgan State University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($5,477.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Morgan State than Columbus State University ($15,948.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Morgan State ($12,902 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 0.7% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($12,080 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Columbus State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($12,738 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Morgan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Morgan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morgan State or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 83 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Morgan State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Columbus State vs. Morgan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Morgan State? 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 Morgan State and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Morgan State University (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/