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Bowie State University Delaware State University RU JMU Lincoln University of Pennsylvania CNU UMES Mary Washington College VSU Old Dominion TU NCAT| Morgan State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morgan State | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Morgan State | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 4,358 students)
Morgan State vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 59.8% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Longwood University than Morgan State University ($21,690.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Longwood University ($13,956 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 17.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,162 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 23.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($12,738 vs. $10,332)
Morgan State vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 107 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Morgan State vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Morgan State University (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,900)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Longwood University 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/