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Overview |
Morgan State | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morgan State | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 2,456 students)
Morgan State vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 709.4% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Morgan State University ($44,330.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Mount St. Mary's University ($13,956 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 17.7% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,162 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 183.8% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($36,155 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 135 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Morgan State vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Morgan State University (76% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,900)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Mount St. Mary's 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/