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Overview |
Morgan State | MHC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Morgan State | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $219 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morgan State | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 2,392 students)
Morgan State vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 964.1% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.4% higher at MHC than Morgan State University ($58,280.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than MHC ($13,956 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 41.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,162 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 208.6% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($39,304 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than MHC (39.8%)
Morgan State vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or MHC? 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 MHC and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Morgan State University (85% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $40,900)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $9,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($21,206 vs. $31,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($219 vs. $320)
- More MHC 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/