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Overview |
Morgan State | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 298 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Apr 15, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $149 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Morgan State | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 298 students)
Morgan State vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 1,024.7% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286.3% higher at Simon's Rock than Morgan State University ($61,600.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Simon's Rock ($13,956 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 41.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,162 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Bard College at Simon's Rock (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 199.3% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($38,119 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Morgan State vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Morgan State.
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($14,500 vs. $31,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($149 vs. $320)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/