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Overview |
Morgan State | WNC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Carson City, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 3,582 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | wnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | WNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $13,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $16,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $6,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Morgan State | WNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Morgan State | WNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | WNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $11,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $117 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | WNC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morgan State | WNC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | WNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than WNC based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 3,582 students)
Morgan State vs. WNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or WNC?
- Morgan State University is 61.9% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($5,477.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Morgan State than Western Nevada College ($15,948.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than WNC ($13,956 vs. $16,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 14.7% lower than costs at Western Nevada College ($12,162 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Western Nevada College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 93.6% larger than aid received Western Nevada College ($12,738 vs. $6,579)
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or WNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WNC or Morgan State .
Morgan State vs. WNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or WNC? 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 WNC and Morgan State.
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $33,700)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $19,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($11,316 vs. $31,000)
- WNC graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($117 vs. $320)
- More WNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/