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Overview |
Morningside College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Morningside College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Morningside College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Morningside College based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 2,249 students)
Morningside College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Morningside College is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($35,100.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Morningside College than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($35,100.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Morningside College ($10,022 vs. $23,947)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 17.2% lower than costs at Morningside College ($9,150 vs. $10,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morningside College students is 6% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($25,011 vs. $23,589)
Morningside College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Morningside College .
- Accepted freshman Morningside College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Morningside College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Morningside College is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (57% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/