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Overview |
Morgan State | Nichols | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 945/1180 | ||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Morgan State | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Nichols | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 1,403 students)
Morgan State vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 578.3% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at Nichols than Morgan State University ($37,150.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Nichols ($13,956 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 16% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,162 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 108.2% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($26,515 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman Morgan State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Morgan State vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Morgan State University (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,900)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Nichols graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/