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Overview |
Morgan State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $277 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morgan State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 875 students)
Morgan State vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 167% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Morgan State University ($24,318.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($13,956 vs. $16,594)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 6.8% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($12,162 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($12,738 vs. $10,823)
Morgan State vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955) is 77 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Penn State Worthington Scranton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Morgan State vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than Morgan State University (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $14,400 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,900)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $4,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($26,818 vs. $31,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($277 vs. $320)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/