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Overview |
Morgan State | MSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Morgan State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $230 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morgan State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 5,784 students)
Morgan State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.8% higher at Morgan State than Midwestern State University ($15,948.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Morgan State ($11,361 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 21.1% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($10,046 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($12,738 vs. $10,643)
Morgan State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 124 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming MSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Morgan State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or MSU? 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 MSU and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Morgan State University (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,900)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $8,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($22,299 vs. $31,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($230 vs. $320)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/