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Overview |
Morgan State | Bennington | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morgan State | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 880 students)
Morgan State vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 1,007.3% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.3% higher at Bennington than Morgan State University ($60,648.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Bennington ($13,956 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 45.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,162 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Bennington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 286.1% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($49,183 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Morgan State vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Morgan State University (67% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/